Shepherding the Sheep… or Not?

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the LORD. Therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: “You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not...

Does God Ever Ask Us Not to Pray?

“As for you, do not pray for this people, or lift up a cry or prayer for them, and do not intercede with me, for I will not hear you – Jeremiah 7:16 Wow! I bet you didn’t expect to see that statement in the Bible. You would be correct to surmise that something...

Seek the Lord

Seek the LORD while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!  The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the LORD, and he will show mercy to them and to their God, for he will freely forgive them....

Because You Prayed

Is. 37:14 – Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. 15 And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD… Is. 37:21   Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah,...