Yearly Archives: 2014
trusting amid consequences
Genesis 29:15-27 15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me as a favor? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 And Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was … Continue reading
when life does not fit
Matthew 11:1-6 When Jesus had completed coaching his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities also. 2 But when John heard in prison about what the Christ was doing, he sent word by … Continue reading
embracing destiny
Genesis 29:1-14 Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the sons of the east. 2 As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and see, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, because … Continue reading
workers need perspective on their purpose
Matthew 10:38-42 38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow behind me, he is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his soul will destroy it, and whoever destroys his soul for my sake will find it. 40 … Continue reading
the LORD’s unconditional commitment
Genesis 28:6 – 22 6 Esau realized that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him away to Paddan-aram to take a wife from there, and that as he blessed him he commanded him, “You must not take a wife from … Continue reading
workers need to establish their love priority
Matthew 10:34-37 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the land. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to divide a man against his father, and a … Continue reading
the value of appropriate space
Genesis 27:39 – 28:5 39 Then Isaac his father answered and he said to him: “See, your dwelling will be away from the fatness of the land, and away from the dew of the sky from above. 40 By your … Continue reading
workers need to admit their identity
Matthew 10:29-33 29 Are not two sparrows sold for an assarion?[1] And not one of them will fall to the land without your Father’s permission. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all accounted for. 31 Do not … Continue reading
losing the blessing
Genesis 27:27-38 27 So he drew near and kissed him. And Isaac smelled the smell of his clothes and blessed him and said, “See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field that the LORD has … Continue reading
workers need to choose the right fear
Matthew 10:23-28 23 When they pursue you in this city, escape to the next, for honestly, I tell you, you will not have finished with all the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24 “A disciple is … Continue reading
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