God Can Change Anyone/king’s heart is like channels of water

The King’s Heart. Ezra 1:1.

Sometimes I am impatient in prayer. Sometimes I wonder why it seems to take so long for God to answer, or whether He is listening at all. But God is listening. God is sovereign. God is in control and seated on His throne. And sometimes—in His mercy—He encourages me with signs that He does indeedContinue reading “The King’s Heart. Ezra 1:1.”

GOD CAN OVERCOME ANYONE. Ezra 1-3; Proverbs 21:1.

Image generated by A.I. Have you ever felt good things would come your way if someone were out of the way? Is someone keeping you from your destiny? There is no one God cannot move. No one can stand in God’s way. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of theContinue reading “GOD CAN OVERCOME ANYONE. Ezra 1-3; Proverbs 21:1.”

Comfort for Parents Who Have Regrets. Philippians 1 and 2.

I worry a bit about failing to do all we could as parents. I have regrets. Today I read a verse that brings me comfort. Paul writes to his spiritual children: “I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day ofContinue reading “Comfort for Parents Who Have Regrets. Philippians 1 and 2.”

A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOR. Luke 4:24.

Jesus was mocked and even hated in Nazareth. They said, “Is this not the carpenter’s son? We know Him and all His brothers and sisters. Where did He get this wisdom and these miracles?” They scorned Him. And He confronted them: “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in hisContinue reading “A PROPHET WITHOUT HONOR. Luke 4:24.”

GOD CAN CHANGE ANYONE. Ezra 6:22 and Proverbs 21:1.

Have you ever had a feud or a problem with someone that was impossible to solve? God can make a way; He can reconcile enemies. Esau wanted to murder Jacob, but forgave him. Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery—but they reconciled. Both Jesus and Stephen asked God to forgive their murderers. God is in theContinue reading “GOD CAN CHANGE ANYONE. Ezra 6:22 and Proverbs 21:1.”