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20 Facts About Jacob in the Bible and Insights From His Life
The life of Jacob demonstrates that God uses imperfect people to accomplish his will. Today, we’ll look at the ways God used Jacob. We’ll unpack 20 facts about Jacob in the Bible and apply these facts to our challenges. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw closer to God. Facts About Jacob in the Bible Let’s begin with a quick rundown of Jacob’s life by looking at 20 facts. 20 Facts About Jacob in the Bible 1. Jacob’s name means “heal-grabber” or “supplanter.” Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau’s heel (Genesis 25:26). This was more than…
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Don’t Waste Your Weakness: 15 Bible Verses About God’s Power
A strange paradox exists within the Kingdom of God: Our weaknesses are the precise areas where God displays his power in our lives. Today, we’ll explore what it might look like to lean into this truth. Let’s begin by turning to Scripture as we take a close look at 15 Bible verses about God’s power. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw near to God and find replenishment in his presence. 15 Bible Verses About God’s Power Here are 15 enlightening Bible verses about God’s power. Bible Verses About God’s Power 1. Colossians 1:16, ESV For by…
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8 Faith-Building Lessons From Rebekah in the Bible
God is always guiding his children, even as we go about the everyday work of our lives. The story of Rebekah in the Bible is a helpful example of the way God blesses our everyday faithfulness. Today, we’ll explore eight practical lessons from Rebekah as we consider her example. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you remain faithful as you follow God. Lessons From Rebekah in the Bible After the death of his wife, Sarah, Abraham realized he was nearing the end of his life as well. Eager to find a wife (who was not a Canaanite) for his…
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Why Did God Make Me? 10 Reasons You Are Here
At some point, most of us will step back to look at our lives and ask hard questions, including: Why am I here? Do I have a purpose? Why did God make me? Today, we’ll consider these questions by looking at a list of life-changing truths about God’s purpose for us. I’ll also share a list of 11 questions to help you find God’s purpose for your life. First, I invite you to travel back in time with me as we reflect on God’s design. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you grow closer to God as you…
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The God Who Sees Me: He Hasn’t Missed a Moment
One of my close friends frequently reminds me that God never misses a moment of my life. Her words bring me comfort when I feel uncertain and overlooked. The God who sees me is always with me, providing for me. Today, we’ll enter into the story of a woman who felt marginalized, a woman who fled from a difficult situation in desperation. Then, we’ll draw seven lessons from her story that can help us trust in El Roi, The God Who Sees. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you find comfort in the presence of the God who sees…
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Hearing From God: 7 Keys to Discerning God’s Voice
A few weeks ago, I met with a younger friend who was trying to decide what to do after graduating from college. “Why is hearing from God so hard?” she asked in frustration. “I’m so confused. At times, I sense that God is giving me signs about what to do next, but the next day, I wonder if maybe it’s actually the devil trying to confuse me. How can I be so messed up that I can’t tell if it’s the devil or God speaking to me?” My heart went out to my friend because I’ve been in her place. It can be hard to tell whether we’re hearing from God,…
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7 Lessons From the Life of Sarah in the Bible
We’ve been studying the Old Testament on Fridays for several weeks. Last week, we reflected on the story of Abram and Lot. Today, we’ll take some time to consider some applicable lessons from the life of Sarah in the Bible. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you apply the Old Testament to your life. Lessons From the Life of Sarah in the Bible Sarah is known as the wife of Abraham, and these two were originally known as Sarai and Abram before God made a covenant with them and changed their names. In Genesis 15:5, God made a covenant…
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Nothing Is Too Hard for God: Trusting the God of the Impossible
“Nothing is too hard for God. You can trust him with this,” a friend offered as we walked in the fading evening light. I wanted to believe her, but the assignment in front of me felt impossible, even for God. I’ll share the details about this situation shortly. First, let’s turn to God’s Word as we consider the promise that nothing is too hard for God. Nothing Is too Hard for God My friend’s words were from the promise found in Jeremiah 32:27, which reads, ““I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (NIV). We see this principle of God’s power over all…
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Abram and Lot: A Warning About Settling in Sodom
Last week, we reflected on seven modern-day lessons from the Tower of Babel. Today, we pick up around a century later, with the story of Abram and Lot. (God would eventually change Abram’s name to Abraham.) We can learn some applicable lessons from the lives of these two men. To understand this narrative, we need to recount a bit of the backstory first. Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you apply the Old Testament to your life today. The Story of Abram and Lot Abram grew up in a city called Ur of the Chaldeans, an important city…
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Walk by Faith, Not by Sight: Trusting God in the Unknown
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7, ESV Walk by Faith, Not by Sight We recently celebrated Jesus’ resurrection. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples and showed them the nail marks in his hands and the wound in his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they realized Jesus had come back to life. Meanwhile, one disciple, Thomas, was not present with his friends when Jesus revealed his resurrected body. Thomas told the other disciples that he would not believe that Jesus had been resurrected unless he touched the nail marks in his hands and put his hand into Jesus’ side. After revealing…
