Tag Archives: God’s Work

Credit the Creator

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of man.” Immediately, because Herod did not give praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasing Personality | Tagged Angel of the Lord, Christianity, Glorify, God, God’s Work, Herod, Herod the Great, Humility, Jesus, Judea, King Herod, king of judea, Lord, Praise, praise to god, Purpose, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Roman, roman rule, royal robes, theology | Leave a comment

Preparation for Excellence

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Journey now takes us to 1 Chronicles 22-23. Let us examine David’s conversation with Solomon. The instructions are to follow God’s will, be strong and courageous. David explains that the resources will be given but Solomon needs to use … Continue reading →

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Courage Needed

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

Two more visions are presented in Zechariah 3-4. In the fourth vision, Joshua the priest represents Israel which is a city culturally polluted and unclean until washed and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Courage, Faith, Father, gaining confidence, God, God the Father, God’s Work, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Israel, Jesus Christ, Joshua, morning prayer, Power, power of the holy spirit, Prayer, Son | 2 Comments

The Best Way

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Haggai 2:10-23, the harvest was small in Israel. The contamination of sin had limited the productivity of their crops. As the people obeyed God and took small steps toward His will, productivity followed. Activities in … Continue reading →

Posted in Haggai | Tagged Christianity, Discipline, God, God’s Work, Haggai, Harvest, Holy Spirit, Israel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Obedience, Power, Religion and Spirituality | 1 Comment

Concentrate on What God Can Do

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Mark Shields

Faith depends upon the capacity to concentrate on what God can do until we confidently follow His direction with a burning obsession. He’s not distant but near and with technology we can work together to exert ourselves to do His … Continue reading →