Thought for Today: Tuesday December 02
King Rehoboam stubbornly rejected the wise advice of his nation’s elders and instead followed those who told him only what he wanted to hear. As a result, conflict broke out and the nation divided. The Bible warns: “Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” {Galatians 6:7}. Life is filled with decisions – some minor, but some life-changing. How will you make them? The most important thing I can tell you is this: “Seek YHVH’s will in every decision; pray; turn to Scriptures; seek advice of godly friends and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you”. YHVH loves you and His ways are always the best.
They shall not return to the land of Egypt, but Assyria shall be their king, because they have refused to return to me.
Hosea 11:5
Prophecy and judgment never come exactly the same twice, but they always come in similar manner. What happens to the fathers, happens to the sons, the same pattern repeated throughout history, but changed: fire instead of flood, Assyria instead of Egypt, etc.
Those who have not been to Israel may not realize how diverse it is. Even among Israel’s seven million Jewish citizens there is considerable diversity, as Beverly Hall and Cathy Helms found out. In this second part of our conversation, they begin by sharing the differences they noticed between secular and religious Jews. It was their intent to immerse themselves in Israeli culture and get to know the people. That’s what they did in Tel Aviv, and in this segment we hear about their adventures in Jerusalem!
Jerusalem is part of the territory allotted in ancient times to the tribe of Benjamin. Barry Phillips and David Jones point out that Benjamin is between the tribal territories of Judah and Ephraim, which leads them to investigate the role of Benjamin as a Bridge. There’s a Kingdom message in this, which is what we hear in the music of the Exodus Road Band and Mason Clover.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/229....2194/episodes/182274
Those who have not been to Israel may not realize how diverse it is. Even among Israel’s seven million Jewish citizens there is considerable diversity, as Beverly Hall and Cathy Helms found out. In this second part of our conversation, they begin by sharing the differences they noticed between secular and religious Jews. It was their intent to immerse themselves in Israeli culture and get to know the people. That’s what they did in Tel Aviv, and in this segment we hear about their adventures in Jerusalem!
Jerusalem is part of the territory allotted in ancient times to the tribe of Benjamin. Barry Phillips and David Jones point out that Benjamin is between the tribal territories of Judah and Ephraim, which leads them to investigate the role of Benjamin as a Bridge. There’s a Kingdom message in this, which is what we hear in the music of the Exodus Road Band and Mason Clover.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/229....2194/episodes/182274
120125 / 9th day of the 9th month 5786
WORD FOR TODAY “do you allow those living in your home to have foreign gods”: Gen 35:2 Then Ya`akov said to his household and all the others with him, "Get rid of the foreign gods that you have with you, purify yourselves, and put on fresh clothes.
WISDOM FOR TODAY: Pro 19:18 Discipline your child while there is hope, but don't get so angry that you kill him!
Ask the LORD for HIS will in your life today
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Thousands of years ago, the prophet Isaiah delivered an amazing prophecy to God’s people that still gives us hope today. Isaiah 9:6–7 says: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.”
These verses describe more than just an ordinary king. They point to a divine ruler—one who would be born as a child but reign for eternity. The four names listed—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—each reveal something unique about this promised ruler.
Jesus Christ fulfills this prophecy perfectly. Born into the world as a child, yet given from above, He came with divine wisdom, performing miracles and teaching with unmatched authority. He is the Mighty God, not just a good man but God in the flesh. He is the Everlasting Father because He cares for His people with paternal love and protection. As the Prince of Peace, He brings lasting reconciliation—peace with God and, one day, peace on earth.
Isaiah foretells that His kingdom will never end. Jesus now reigns from heaven and will return to establish His rule in full. He will sit on David’s throne and uphold His kingdom with perfect justice and righteousness forever.
This promise is not a myth. It was spoken in history, fulfilled in Jesus, and will be completed in the future. The zeal of the LORD Himself guarantees it. Jesus is not just a child born long ago; He is the eternal King who still reigns.