Today is a beautiful day, because the Philistines took the ark of the covenant of the LORD under the poor leadership of Eli, but they returned it under affliction from God, who ordained Samuel as a prophet to his people. “And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.” … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the times Israel sought God’s will, “And the people of Israel inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days).” (Judges 20:27 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God steadfastly demands adherence to his covenant, “So the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel and he said, “Because this people have transgressed my covenant that I commanded their fathers and have not obeyed my voice, I will no longer drive out before them any of the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because after Joshua died, God reminded Israel of the importance his covenant and their responsibility to keep it, ” I brought you up from Egypt and brought you to the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, ‘I will never break my covenant with you, and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua sensed his time for leading God’s people coming to an end; and he made the proclamation at Shechem, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Then he renewed God’s covenant with the people and left them with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because as Joshua came to the end of his days, he warned God’s people not to break their covenant with God, “if you transgress the covenant of the Lord your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them. Then the anger of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua called God’s people together and followed Moses’ instructions in order to renew the covenant and bless the people. (from Joshua 8: 30-35 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God doesn’t waver from the righteousness of his covenant and his wrath against idolatry. (from Joshua 7) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God gave Joshua the victory at Jericho, “And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.” (from Joshua 6 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God proved he was with Joshua before the people in the same manner he did for Moses as leader, “And when the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the LORD came up from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests were lifted up … Read more