Tag Archives: Vision

Life Has Strains but Hope Always Remains

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The vision in Amos 9 reveals that the judgment of God reaches all places in the universe; from the depths of the ocean to the heavens above. It reaches the high places in the mountains and the low places beneath … Continue reading →

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The Courage to Crush the Enemy

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many … Continue reading →

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Always by My Side

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading today’s passage Acts 25:23-26:1-32, we get another example of where Paul’s courage comes from as he goes before the king Agrippa to turn a problem into an opportunity. An opportunity to share about the gospel and reach out to … Continue reading →

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Tough Times Bring Sure Signs

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Sometimes we get conflicting guidance just like I … Continue reading →

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Sure Signs

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul and his friends did not want him to go to Jerusalem since a prophet named Agabus explained in Acts 21:7-16 that the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem would hand Paul over to the Gentiles. Possible prison and hardships faced Paul … Continue reading →

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