Nehemiah is not a preacher! Nor a prophet, priest, or any other type "cleric." He is a working man, a "butler" to a foreign King ... as the Bible Book bearing his names makes abundantly clear. He never rises to the height of Daniel in his … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, DANIEL, JUST AN OPEN WINDOW!
I wrote yesterday of the "obstinacy" of Daniel's prayer life. He prayed NO MATTER WHAT! Today just a phrase, "Daniel went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, DANIEL, CONVICTION!
Daniel is one of the most resolute individuals in the Bible! He would not compromise, no matter what. Even in the Book of Daniel's very first chapter, Daniel "purposed" in his heart not to eat certain idol-tainted foods! Nor drink intoxicating … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, JEREMIAH, A LIFE THAT PRAYS!
Jeremiah is the very "anomaly" of prayer, so very atypical! The man just does not seem to have had (what would be called today) a "healthy" prayer life at all. He complains as he prays so very often! Here's an example: "O LORD, thou hast … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, HABAKKUK, RESOLUTION!
Yes, Habakkuk resolves his questions, all of them, with a grand statement of faith! Prayer for this man of God is no longer (if it had ever been) simply "getting" what one wants! Or gleaning answers to current questions about God's governing … [Continue reading]
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