Israel was promised victory over the nations of Canaan (including the Philistines) if they would seek God and fight their battles as the Lord directed. Likewise, followers of Jesus are promised victory in our battles with our flesh and sin if we surrender ourselves to Jesus and fight the battles...

Just moments after David received a promotion, the enemy rises up like a cobra ready to strike. David is now king over unified Israel. This knowledge has stirred up the enemy; Israel had been cohabitating with the Philistines and had not been a threat until now.How does David meet this...

In Luke 17:11-19, we encounter a powerful story of healing and gratitude. Ten lepers, ostracized and isolated due to their condition, cried out to Jesus for mercy. His response was an instruction that required faith: "Go, show yourselves to the priests." As they took the step of faith, they were...

Per God’s command, Moses rescued the children of Israel from enslavement in Egypt. The Lord was faithful to them and provided daily manna from Heaven for their nourishment as they journeyed. Yet, they complained because they didn’t have the food they used to eat when they were slaves in Egypt....

A vine is a very enduring plant. It is difficult to make it stop growing. Even if there is a physical barrier in its way, it continues to grow up and over the barrier. In today’s scripture, Joseph is described as a vine whose branches climb over a wall. He...