Isaiah tells us that the original exodus did not exhaust God’s power but was merely an example of how he could deliver his people from distress. The Jewish exiles should not live in the past but should look for God to bring them home from Babylon through another “exodus.”

It's because of God’s mercies that we’re still here and were not consumed by it.

1 Samuel chapter 30 shows us where David and his army come back to the city that had been destroyed families taken captive possessions stolen, but David went off and encouraged himself in the Lord.

In today's podcast, we find out that the heart is where decisions are made, we act out of what's in our hearts. Also read Proverbs 4:23 so you can guard your heart.

The word “proverb” means “to be like,” thus Proverbs is a book of comparisons between common, concrete images and life’s most profound truths. Proverbs are simple, moral statements (or illustrations) that highlight and teach fundamental realities about life. Solomon sought God’s wisdom

In these two passages of scripture, Paul encourages Those in Galatia and Thessalonica not to grow weary in doing good, because in due season they would see and reap the benefits of doing so,

These two contexts remind us of how if there is no vision people will lose sight of what's yet to come. Also it helps us to understand our personal plans to help keep us on course and track for it will come to pass.

When looking at Luke’s gospel we see here a parable of a consistent in praying/asking over and over and not losing heart but trusting that you will receive what you're asking for.

Paul in writing to the church at Philippi he wanted them to fill their minds with things that inspire worship of God and service to others.

The book of Job was written to those who struggle with the question of how God can be good when the world is filled with suffering. It also concerns itself with the question of faith in a sovereign God. Can God be trusted? Is he good and just in his rule of the world?