The God of War (Rewind)

but deliver us from evil   Matthew 6:13  NASB Deliver – But do we really want to be delivered?  Delivered means facing reality as it is, no fantasies, no Band-Aids, no idol protection.  Maybe we aren’t so quick to be delivered because it’s so frightening.  Isn’t that exactly what happens when we turn back to the…

Prayer and Praise

for Yours is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.  Amen.  Matthew 6:13 Is – Life is a struggle, isn’t it?  Things don’t always go the way they should.  Tragedy and trials are a part of our daily existence.  In spite of prayers for bread, guidance and deliverance, bad things happen.  Maybe God…

The God Of War

but deliver us from evil   Matthew 6:13 Deliver – But do we really want to be delivered?  Delivered means facing reality as it is, no fantasies, no band-aids, no idol protection.  Maybe we aren’t so quick to be delivered because it’s so frightening.  Isn’t that exactly what happens when we turn back to the idols…

Street Signs

And do not lead us into temptation  Matthew 6:13 Lead Us – How are we supposed to understand this strange phrase?  God doesn’t tempt anyone.  The Bible is clear about that.  God is holy.  All that He does is holy.  There is no possibility that He would ever entice anyone to sin.  So, what can…

“Deliver us from evil”

But do we really want to be delivered?Delivered means facing reality as it is, no fantasies, no band-aids, no idol protection.It’s interesting that Isaiah the prophet complains that Israel is seeking alliances with its past enemies as though these enemies will now protect them.God is quite provoked by this attempted alliance.He intends to be Israel’s…