Threshing wheat and pressing wine in the Old Testament was a sign of judgment. God is active in pruning away sin when chastening believers. Peace is not about a location it is about a relationship with a person, Jehovah Shalom.

It is a mark of maturity to allow God to be God and not get in his way. Joseph saw the divine hand of God in all things to bring about His perfect will.

If the Apostle Paul were here today and asked you for some prayer requests what would you ask Paul to pray? His prayer was that the Philippians had inward. outward and upward growth.

W are to trust, acknowledge/know the Lord and follow Him every day. Growing up in a Christian home does not make you a Christian.

"Be careful for nothing" is a command, when you drift into worry it is sin. We are to bring everything in prayer through worship, supplication and thanksgiving to God.

What are you going to leave your children if the Lord tarries? You can pass on a legacy and a be spiritual blessing to the next generation.

When a nation forsakes God it will no longer be blessed. We represent the Lord Jesus Christ and we are to lift up our banner in identification with Him and show what we believe.