Category Archives: suffering

afterwards

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

afterwards Psalm 59:16-17 (JDV) Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your covenant faithfulness in the morning, because you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. Psalm 59:17 … Continue reading →

Posted in praise, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

when it’s all a wash

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

when it’s all a wash Psalm 46:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46:2 Therefore we will not be afraid, even if the land trembles and … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence upon God, suffering, trust | Tagged | Leave a comment

why and where

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

why and where Psalm 42:9-10 (JDV) Psalm 42:9 I will say to God, my rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I walk around in darkness because of the enemy’s oppression?” Psalm 42:10 My rivals [1] taunt me, as … Continue reading →

Posted in dependence upon God, presence of God, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

three way gain

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

three way gain Philippians 1:19 You see, I know this will lead to my rescue through your prayers and help from the Breath of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be dishonored … Continue reading →

Posted in resurrection, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

mercenaries in Egypt

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

mercenaries in Egypt Jeremiah 46:1-28 (JDV) Jeremiah 46:1 This is the word of Yahveh that came to the prophet Jeremiah about the nations: Jeremiah 46:2 About Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco, Egypt’s king, which was defeated at Carchemish … Continue reading →

Posted in presence of God, sovereignty of God, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

dangerous times

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

dangerous times Jeremiah 41:1-18 (JDV) Jeremiah 41:1 It happened in the seventh month: Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam … Continue reading →

Posted in sovereignty of God, suffering, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

a harvest in an uncertain time

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

a harvest in an uncertain time Jeremiah 40:7-12 (JDV) Jeremiah 40:7 All the commanders of the armies that were in the countryside – they and their men – heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam … Continue reading →

Posted in blessings, courage, suffering, trust | Tagged | Leave a comment

it all works out

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

it all works out Jeremiah 32:36-44 (JDV) Jeremiah 32:36 “Now therefore, this is what Yahveh, the God of Israel, says to this city about which you said, ‘It has been handed over to Babylon’s king through sword, famine, and plague’:Jeremiah … Continue reading →

Posted in restoration, resurrection, second coming, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

aggravations

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

aggravations Acts 16:16-40 (JDV) Acts 16:16 Once, as we were on our way to prayer, a slave girl met us who had a breath by which she predicted the future. She made a large profit for her owners by fortune-telling. … Continue reading →

Posted in commitment, missions, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment

tears into prayers

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

tears into prayers Acts 12:1-5 (JDV) Acts 12:1 About that period King Herod forced abusive hands on some who belonged to the congregation, Acts 12:2 and he took James out, John’s brother, using a sword. Acts 12:3 When he saw … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, dependence upon God, persecution, prayer, resistance, suffering | Tagged | Leave a comment