No Blocking What is to Be

In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel is lamenting over Saul being rejected as King.  Saul failed the test to lead God’s people. God is appointing a new king.  He instructs Samuel “fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem.  I have chosen a new king” (1 … Read more

There will be Distractions

Nehemiah had a vision and a cause. Nehemiah went to the house of Shemaiah who was on house arrest.  Shemaiah stated to Nehemiah that he should run away and hide.  He was to give up on his cause –reconstructing the wall in Jerusalem.  Shemaiah made false claims in attempt to take Nehemiah off his cause. … Read more