A few insights into God's Word.
Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building. Ezra 4:4 Doing something great will often have some great challenges to make happen. Beyond just the challenges of knowing how to do something great is the opposition that can occur. Men and woman... Continue Reading →
Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. Exodus 6:9 Discouragement occurs when things go bad on a consistent basis and don't ever seem to get better. People try and try to change the situation, but it does not change. If it keeps... Continue Reading →
Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building. Ezra 4:4 After the people of Judah had been released from full captivity in Persia, they were allowed to go back and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Many were excited to be a part... Continue Reading →
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him." 2 Chronicles 32:7 Sennacherib, king of Assyria, laid siege to Jerusalem and was ready to destroy the city. He ridiculed God and... Continue Reading →
"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you." 2 Chronicles 20:17 While Jehoshaphat was king of... Continue Reading →
