The second and, in my opinion, most profound part of the word “וְשַׁבְתִּ֥י” (VeShavti), is found in the root of this word which is “שבת”. Two words can be derived from this Hebrew word; the … Read More
Hope for Israel Intercessors Letter – April 2014
Dear Prayer Partners, Shalom! In Israel, we are entering the time of the Passover (Pesach) holidays, when the Jewish people celebrate their redemption and freedom from slavery in Egypt. As this time approaches, those of … Read More
“…And I will dwell (rest) in the house of the Lord for length of days.” Part 2
I devoted my last blog entry to those who have yet to put their faith in the Lord; today, I am writing to those who are walking with the Lord, and have placed their trust … Read More
“…And I will dwell (rest) in the house of the Lord for length of days. “ Psalm 23:6b
As I was studying for this series on Psalm 23, I was touched again and again by the depth of God’s Word, and the way that every word has such a deep and powerful meaning. … Read More
A Heavenly Sign: (Part 1)
By: Graham Keelan “And a great sign appeared in heaven” (Rev 12:1) Jerusalem has always been portrayed as the woman-in-waiting; clothed with the sun, crowned with the stars, the virgin bride of God. The time … Read More
“Surely goodness and grace pursue me all the days of my life” Psalm 23:6a – Part 2
No doubt David experienced hardship and challenges throughout his life. As a young boy, he faced rejection from his brothers; after his great victory in the famous battle against Goliath, not only was he rejected … Read More
“…For Such a Time as This” Esther 4:14b
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained … Read More
“Surely goodness and grace pursue me all the days of my life” – Psalm 23:6a
Verse 6 of Psalm 23 is a very rich verse; it summarizes the entire 23rd Psalm in an amazing way and reveals some very special aspects of David and His relationship with the LORD that … Read More
“My cup is saturated” Psalm 23:5c – Part 3
You may wonder why I changed the word “overflowing” to “saturated”. In Hebrew, the text is, “כּוֹסִי רְוָיָֽה” (kosi revaya); “Kosi” means ‘my cup’; however, I believe that translating the word “revaya” to “overflowing” doesn’t … Read More
Abiding in Him: “My cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5c – Part 2
I ended my last blog with two questions: Are you at a place of peace with God’s call on your life – your destiny? Do you see Him working in and through you to fulfill … Read More