"The Broom Tree" for Sunday, 19 February 2017 from The Deaf Devo in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States with The Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 12:1 So then, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us, too, put aside every impediment — that is, the sin which easily hampers our forward movement — and keep running with endurance in the contest set before us, 2 looking away to the Initiator and Completer of that trusting,[Hebrews 12:2 Habakkuk 2:4] Yeshua — who, in exchange for obtaining the joy set before him, endured execution on a stake as a criminal, scorning the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.[Hebrews 12:2 Psalm 110:1] 3 Yes, think about him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you won’t grow tired or become despondent.
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One of my favorite people in the Old Testament is Elijah. I enjoy reading about Elijah's courage and faith. But Elijah was just like you and me - sometimes he was afraid and discouraged.
The book of 1 Kings tells us that after Elijah killed the prophets of the false god, Baal, he became afraid. He was afraid because Queen Jezebel wanted to kill him. So Elijah ran away to the desert and sat down under a bush. Some Bible translations say that Elijah sat down under a "broom tree." A broom tree has yellow flowers, and it is shaped like a broom.
Elijah was discouraged. Everyone faces times of discouragement. But our Bible verses today give us some help when we become discouraged. Verse 3 tells us to think about Jesus. People treated Him badly, but He was patient and didn't give up.
Think about Jesus today. Be patient with other people and continue living for Him.[Carol Whitney]
"We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete. He suffered death on a cross."[Hebrews 12:2a]
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for encouraging me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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The book of 1 Kings tells us that after Elijah killed the prophets of the false god, Baal, he became afraid. He was afraid because Queen Jezebel wanted to kill him. So Elijah ran away to the desert and sat down under a bush. Some Bible translations say that Elijah sat down under a "broom tree." A broom tree has yellow flowers, and it is shaped like a broom.
Elijah was discouraged. Everyone faces times of discouragement. But our Bible verses today give us some help when we become discouraged. Verse 3 tells us to think about Jesus. People treated Him badly, but He was patient and didn't give up.
Think about Jesus today. Be patient with other people and continue living for Him.[Carol Whitney]
"We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete. He suffered death on a cross."[Hebrews 12:2a]
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for encouraging me today. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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