Author name: Paul Hamilton

“That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.” — Psalm 64:4 “And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.” — 1 Samuel 18:11 Both of these verses […]

“But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them… and they prophesied in the camp.” — Numbers 11:26 “Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.” —

“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” — John 5:44 “For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.” — 2 Corinthians 10:18 Jesus exposed a dangerous spiritual trap — living for the approval of people instead of

“Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.” — Psalm 59:9 “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” — Habakkuk 3:19 These two verses teach a powerful spiritual principle: the

“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men.” — John 2:24 In Jerusalem many believed in Christ because of the miracles He performed, yet Jesus did not entrust Himself to them. Why? Because He knew what was in their hearts (John 2:25). Man can be impressed by miracles, words, or

“My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.” — Psalm 57:4 “As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.” — Proverbs

“In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” — Psalm 56:4 “Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall

“And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.” — 2 Samuel 15:12 “But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.” — Psalm 55:13 The deepest wounds often

“In your patience possess ye your souls.” — Luke 21:19 “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” — James 1:3 Today, many are concerned about the war between Israel and Iran, Ukraine and Russia. We need to pray for the peace in Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). In Luke 21, the Lord Jesus speaks

“He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.” — Proverbs 28:8 “And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.” — 2 Samuel 12:6 God sees how wealth is gained and how people