What's in a name? Well, in this case, quite a lot of prophecy in store for Israel! God gave this prophetic name to Isaiah's child to warn Israel of the coming Assyrian army. What lessons can we learn from this prophetic name meaning "quickly to the plunder"? Let's have a look!

Our natural instinct is to look down on young, foolish people and exalt older, wiser people. Two problems with that... young people can be wise; old people can be foolish! Rather, we should put aside these otherwise human conditions and set the example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

In this story, David shows extraordinary kindness to one of the last remaining members of Saul's household - just as God had shown extraordinary kindness to David. Let's learn a few lessons about being part of the chosen, living by faith, and showing kindness!

This question we tend to answer ourselves: who is Jesus? The truth is that we cannot know Jesus if we do not know the Father, for Jesus is not speaking anything new or different. Rather, He too is from the beginning.

Although Job's friends might have said some things that on the surface seemed true about God, He was very angry at their words. They had not represented the character of God accurately, no matter how small the issue might have seemed. We must be careful what we say about God!

The beautiful, abundant, and everlasting picture of unity that is painted in Psalm 133 is applicable to us. We are a kingdom of priests under the authority of our High Priest, Jesus. May we be united as God's chosen people!

Many people are "seekers", but few of these every find something. The Pharisees were seeking Jesus, but not because they knew Him or the Father. At the end of the day, we must remember the pinnacle of our faith: believing in Jesus. Above all else, do you really believe in Him?

We don't work well with sincere hearts out of duty, enjoyment, or anything else. Ultimately, we work with sincere hearts because we fear the Lord! All good things come from Him. So, when we work diligently, we acknowledge that our work is given to us by Him!

Jesus did not come to judge, to install a new system. He has been sent by the Father who bears witness about Him. These two agree in Truth (with a capital "T"). God is fundamental truth and part of this truth is the restored relationship we can have with OUR Father!

We lead very busy lives. Often, our moments of peace and quiet are just part of the schedule. We are not truly prepared or calm. This is no way to be with God. We must be prepared to be silent from worldly distractions, find perfect peace and calm in His presence, and focus on Him alone. That is when we truly understand what it is to hope in the Lord!