“And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die. And Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God’s stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?” (Genesis 30:1-2)    Jacob had served…

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) An ambassador is a representative of their native country. If you’re a police officer, you’re also an ambassador: an ambassador for your department, and in a…

   “Now will I praise the LORD:” (Genesis 29:35)    With the help of his mother Rebekah, Jacob had deceitfully gotten a blessing from his father that was intended for his brother Esau. Now Esau wanted to kill him. Rebekah told Jacob to go to her brother Laban’s home and stay until Esau got over his anger.…

“…then shall the LORD be my God:” (Genesis 28:21)    Jacob had masqueraded as his brother Esau so his father Isaac would give him the blessing that was supposed to go to Esau. Esau was furious and he threatened to kill Jacob. Rebekah told Jacob, “Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou…

“And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.” (Genesis 25:27-28) When you read stories of people in the Bible, you read about imperfect people…

“And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.” (1 Samuel 14:6) Jonathan was a son…

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they…

“…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” (2 Corinthians 3:17) The word “LIBERTY” is on all U.S. coins. Additionally, President Eisenhower signed a resolution in 1955 mandating “In God We Trust” on all U.S. currency. Charles Bennett (D-Fla), the bill’s author, said, “In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to…

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them:” (Matthew 7:12) Cities across America are in deep trouble. Police officers are leaving their departments for others or leaving the job altogether. Many people do not want to be police. Others remain on the job but do…

“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.…

   “…them that honour me I will honour,” (1 Sam 2:30)    Abraham and Sarah had a son, Isaac. This birth was a miracle since both were older and Sarah could not have children. Years later, when Isaac was older, God told Abraham, “Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee…

“…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16) In 1 Samuel 4, we see how the Philistines beat Israel in a battle: “…and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.” (1 Samuel 4:2) The leaders in Israel did not know how this could have happened: “Wherefore…