Genesis 22:12 What Will You Give Up For God?
"Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." Genesis 22:12 People treasure their possessions, whether physical things or other people. Many are known to hoard their things, refusing... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 1:10 What Would You Ask For?
"Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 1 Chronicles 1:10 Solomon had been made king of Israel. One night God came to him and asked Solomon to make a request for whatever he wanted. Solomon asked God for wisdom to lead the... Continue Reading →
Luke 19:8 Signs of a Change
"But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord! Here and now I give half my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount." Luke 19:8 Zacchaeus, a tax collector, was a man who had heard about Jesus and wanted... Continue Reading →
Luke 12:19 Taking Life Easy
"And I'll say to myself, You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." Luke 12:19 Jesus told a parable about a rich man who had everything going for him. He had grain in excess. His "bank" account was very large and growing. Then he made... Continue Reading →
