Amidst the critics and naysayers, focus on building and prospering. When Sanballat scoffed at a pile of rubble and asked what good could come from it, Nehemiah remained steadfast. He knew he was engaged in divine work, impervious to distractions. Instead of descending to engage in pointless debate, he remained...

Moses was preparing the Israelites to enter the promised land. He knew he did not get to go with them (Numbers 20:12), but as their leader, he knew he needed to impart wisdom to them and remind them of how they were to live. They were preparing to enter a...

In the absence of divine revelation, humans behave according to their wicked nature. Society is drowning in confusion, and not feeling tranquility. God continued to provide His people with fresh insight throughout the Old Testament. However, we are fortunate to have the Bible, which contains the entirety of God's message,...

King Asa of Judah acknowledged God, obeyed Him, and got rid of the idols in the land. There was spiritual and physical peace for a time. King Asa used that time to build and fortify the cities of Judah, and they prospered (verses 7-8). Today’s verse describes an intimidating enemy...

Are you a strong man or woman for your household, standing firmly in your faith so the enemy will not plunder your family? Or have you allowed the enemy to bind you so he can plunder your household and pull them away from God? As spiritual leaders, we not only...