Isaiah and the Farmer

By Cindie York

Isaiah 28:23-29

23. Listen to me; listen as I plead!

This verse is stated as a command. It is saying Hear what I am saying; listen to what I am telling you, Please, (urging to listen, to hear His voice).

24. Does a farmer always plow and never sow? Is he forever cultivating the soil and never planting it? (more…)

The Worship of God

By Onyekachukwu Ukeje

‘In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”‘- Rev.4:6-11(NIV). (more…)

Deception: Toned Down and Dressed Up

Did the sunrise chase away starry dreams? Was it a day like today? From mountain summits to valley floors, surely all creation joined nature’s refrain as the Almighty’s chorus sprang to life. This voiceless chorus sang utopian strains of heavenly rhapsody while lambs and lions feasted on spring leaves. (more…)