Following His lead – Page 6

Fearing over Hearing

Greg Hill2020-09-11T03:25:02+00:00

"Once again David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him, "Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand." 1 Samuel 23:4. When David heard of the Philistine attack against Keilah, he asked God if he should go and attack the Philistines. God told David to go, but the men with David were afraid, and so David asked one more time if he and his men should go down to fight, and God again answered yes. Sometimes we let fear get in the way of what God has said. It doesn't even have [...]

Fearing over HearingGreg Hill2020-09-11T03:25:02+00:00

Open doors

Greg Hill2020-09-08T03:14:16+00:00

We have all heard about God opening doors and closing doors. The Bible talks about it in several different places, a few of which actually have to do with prophecy. When we pray about God opening doors, we usually ask just that, that He would open a specific door, that He would make a way to something specific. Sometimes Christians fail to remember to pray for God's Will to be done, and I'm guilty of it too, I've done it, so please don't misunderstand me. However, I believe that when we are asking God to open a door, we should pray [...]

Open doorsGreg Hill2020-09-08T03:14:16+00:00

When the answer is “not yet”

Greg Hill2020-09-06T02:58:33+00:00

A lot of people have a tendency to say that unless God does what you ask when you ask or soon thereafter, then He did not answer your prayer. For instance if Joe prayed for a raise to be able to do what he believed God wanted him to do, but that raise did not come for a while, then somebody might say that God didn't answer Joe's prayer. This is not the case, God could have wanted to provide a different way and so His answer to Joe was "no" to the raise. Or, God's answer to Joe could have [...]

When the answer is “not yet”Greg Hill2020-09-06T02:58:33+00:00

Trust in Him

Greg Hill2020-09-03T01:59:17+00:00

"You who fear him, trust in the LORD-he is their help and shield." Psalm 115:11. When we are in trouble, we do not have to rely on ourselves. When we face a trial, we are not alone. In temptation we have someone Who can help us. As God's child you do not need to fear. Trust in the Lord, He is your shield. He is your Helper, and more than that He is your Guide, your King, and your Father. He will give you what you need to face the day and to walk the path set before you. He will [...]

Trust in HimGreg Hill2020-09-03T01:59:17+00:00

Doing your best

Greg Hill2020-09-01T03:11:25+00:00

Trying to do school work with a broken arm is very interesting. I am trying to do what I can so I don't get behind too far, and my teachers have been helpful through this. Then I started thinking, the physical trouble I'm having is similar to trouble we have as Christians. We live for Christ, we do our best and then something comes along that starts to make things difficult. It could be Satan trying to tempt you or a trial that is growing that seems too big. Yet, our Teacher, our Master, our Savior will help us. He will [...]

Doing your bestGreg Hill2020-09-01T03:11:25+00:00

The man I want to be

Greg Hill2020-08-31T02:31:30+00:00

Since I had surgery on my arm I've had a night with almost no sleep, a night with good sleep, and last night which was a bit of both. Last night wasn't all that bad though. In the quiet of the night I was able to think well and pray about something that I had been thinking a little bit on over the past week. I love archery, I would like to make a career of it, but at the same time, when I get back to it, I don't want to be so focused on it that I quit focusing [...]

The man I want to beGreg Hill2020-08-31T02:31:30+00:00

Hope

Greg Hill2020-08-19T02:29:45+00:00

"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31. One of the key words in this verse to me is the word "renew". It doesn't say that those who hope in the Lord will never be weak, it doesn't say that they will never be tired, rather it says that those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. There will be times where it feels like we are weak, and that's not necessarily a [...]

HopeGreg Hill2020-08-19T02:29:45+00:00

Special to God

Greg Hill2020-08-12T02:22:32+00:00

"Again the Israelites cried out to the LORD, and he gave them a deliverer-Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite. The Israelites sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab." Judges 3:15. The Bible does not often note whether a person is right handed or left handed, in fact, this is one of the only times it is recorded. As we read through this part of the book, we see that Ehud was able to use this trait to attain victory and freedom for Israel. I did a little research, and most of the time when [...]

Special to GodGreg Hill2020-08-12T02:22:32+00:00

Anticipation

Greg Hill2020-08-04T02:13:14+00:00

With it now being August many deer hunters are getting anxious. Deer season is right around the corner, and many cannot wait to get in the woods, whether they get a deer or not, many just want to feel the cool weather and experience God's creation. This is how we as Christians should long for the return of Christ. We should be looking for Christ to return any minute, and we should desire to see our Savior. We should be longing for our heavenly home. Yet, while we are waiting, we need to be preparing. Hunters have to buy a license [...]

AnticipationGreg Hill2020-08-04T02:13:14+00:00

All Shook Up

Greg Hill2020-08-01T01:56:59+00:00

"When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm." Psalm 75:3. God is in control, no matter what happens, He will not be removed from His throne. I've wondered before that maybe when it feels like our world is falling apart around us, if that isn't God closing His hand over us to protect us from what the devil really wants to attack us with. God will not forsake us, or leave us to our own devices. He will keep us safe, and He will give us the strength to continue to follow His [...]

All Shook UpGreg Hill2020-08-01T01:56:59+00:00