“The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom; and humility comes before honor.” (Proverbs 15:33) “Before destruction a mans heart is haughty; but humility comes before honor.” (Prov 18:12) The second part of each of these proverbs have stopped my heart in my study.  I began my journey into adult hood with the hopes that my mistakes would be few. After a decade of decisions in places of prominence I have understood that failure makes up Read More …

Proverbs 14:4 “Where there are no oxen the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the power of the ox.”   My readings in the book of proverbs paused over this wise saying. I’ve never used an ox or had to clean up after one for that matter, yet this proverb causes me pause. It reminds me of another proverb not in Scripture, “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want Read More …

Daniel 4 recounts the humiliation of the great Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. First he was warned in a dream and then turned into an animal for 7 years. This story has caught my fancy many times in previous readings. I have always marveled that God would go to such great lengths to humble the greatest man in the earth. A smirk has always grown on my face when I think of the great king eating grass Read More …

Nehemiah live a life of risk and sacrifice.  His burden for his people was so great that he risked his life by approaching the great king of Babylon. He took the heat from Sanballett and the Samaritans wagering his own life for the life of his people.  In chapter 5 we find Nehemiah’s personal remarks as to his food intake.  Although the governors before him followed the traditions of the day and asked for food Read More …

2 Kings 23 The purge of Josiah gives me chills when I read it.  He was the son of wicked parents who found the words of the Law.  After hearing YHWYs commands to follow Him only, Josiah purged all of Israel and even the surrounding Northern Territory of all idolatrous alters.  You can see the very hand of God through Josiah as he tears down the alters that God had previously sent a prophet to Read More …