Acting Unexpectedly

“As for you, do not pray for this people, and do not lift up cry or prayer for them, and do not intercede with Me; for I do not hear you.”  Jeremiah 7:16 NASB Do not pray– As the West approaches collapse, religious leaders are often heard exhorting parishioners to pray for their nation.  They wring their…

My Freedom

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 NASB Unrestrained – “Why can’t you just leave me alone?” Of course, that doesn’t mean I want no one around (well, sometimes I really don’t want to have anyone around). What I mean is that I…

A Step in the Right Direction

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 NASB No vision – Maybe, not yet. Maybe we aren’t quite ready for total abandonment to the directions of the Lord. Maybe we’re scared that if we actually let go of everything we have used to…

Priestly Indictment

“But you have turned out of the way; you have caused many to stumble at the law.  You have corrupted the covenant of Levi,” says YHWH of hosts. Malachi 2:8 To Stumble – God calls our priests to be intercessors and proclaimers of His truth.  He holds them accountable to that charge.  God charges His…

Doubtful Vision-Casting

Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law.  Proverbs 29:18 Vision – I recently came across the very interesting comment (it’s worth quoting in full): “You have no doubt heard the biblical axiom, “Without a vision the people perish…” It is used often in an effort…