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Tag Archives: timing
A Tale of Taxes & Timing, Prophecy & Providence
Luke 2:1-7 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all … Continue reading
Posted in Providence
Tagged birth of Christ, God, government, prophecy, Providence, taxes, timing
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Seasons of Nature, Providence, & Grace
Ecclesiastes 3:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Psalm 104:24 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine & Practice
Tagged autumn, beauty, creation, grace, harmony, Nature, order, Providence, seasons, sovereignty of God, timing, wisdom
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The Perfect Man With Perfect Preeminent Power
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): The question is, whether this power here means authority or ability, or both. Assuredly, both. These … Continue reading
Posted in Attributes of God, Jesus Christ
Tagged grace, Guidance, Jesus Christ, mercy, patience, power, timing, wisdom
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The Discernment of the Men of Issachar
1 Chronicles 12:12,13, 32 At that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God…[and they] came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul … Continue reading
Posted in Christians & Politics
Tagged discernment, government, Issachar, judgment, politics, timing, wisdom
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God’s Perfect Timing & Purposes Concerning the Birth of Christ
Galatians 4:1-5 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Even … Continue reading
Posted in Prophecy & Prophets
Tagged birth, God, incarnation, Jesus Christ, prophecy, Providence, purposes, timing, virgin
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Nehemiah’s Prayers
Nehemiah 1:1-4,11; Nehemiah 2:1-5,8 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, that Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged God's faithfulness, grace, prayer, Providence, timing
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