I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Nehemiah 6:3. Nehemiah was chosen by God because he was willing to cooperate with
God Sent His Angel
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. Daniel 6:16. Daniel was high in
Jeremiah, God’s Mouthpiece
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26. Among those who had hoped for a permanent spiritual revival as the result of the reformation under Josiah was Jeremiah,
A Sure Crop
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Proverbs 1:10. Samson in his peril had the same source of strength as had Joseph. He could choose the right or the wrong as he pleased. But instead of taking hold
Why Wait?
Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Numbers 13:30. It was Caleb’s faith in God that gave him courage; that … enabled him to stand boldly and unflinchingly in defense
Hands Toward Heaven
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 Timothy 2:8. Because of Israel’s disobedience and departure from God, they were allowed to be brought into close places and to suffer adversity;
Keeping the Peace
Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou will