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<Previous Message Next Message> "What Shall Be The Outcome?" The king of Israel then ordered, “Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon the ruler of the city and to Joash the king’s son and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely’” (1 Kings 22:26,27). "I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, “O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?” (Daniel 12:8). "As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance” (Daniel 12:13). "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). ![]() Our daily encouragement message yesterday was about Micaiah, a little-known Old Testament prophet who took a bold stand for the Lord in his generation. If you didn't read that message or need a refresh it is posted here. Today we want to share another insight from the account. Ahab had consulted the "Yes men" prophets regarding the battle plans. "Go," they answered, "for God will give it into the king's hand." In fact one of them by the name of Zedekiah even added some flamboyant visual effects, similar to the style of some very showy evangelists of our time! ![]() After receiving Micaiah's news of disaster Ahab attempted to silence the prophet with these orders: "Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely" (1 Kings 22:27). Perhaps he reasoned that his order for imprisonment and food deprivation would surely force Micaiah to modify his "doom and gloom" prophecy. And yet there was no backing down for this faithful prophet. In his parting prophetic statement recorded in the Scripture he boldly added: "If you ever return safely, the Lord has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Mark my words, all you people!" (1 Kings 22:28). Notice the responsibility for his prophecy that Micaiah took. He forthrightly stated that if Ahab did return safely, "the LORD has not spoken through me." Over my lifetime I have heard some who claim to speak for the Lord and miss the mark in situations that parallel our story today. Consider those who have been very specific regarding the date of the Lord's return. Yet they make excuses or go on to try again and again. Guess enough on the issues and at some point they're going to get it right! And think about whenever the Lord does return someone might possibly have predicted the date! ![]() I am blessed by the expression in Daniel in our second daily text. Regarding a specific matter in his own life he candidly admits, "I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, “O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?” Isn't that our question so often? The main encouragement to end this message with is this: Let us be faithful in declaring God's Word regardless of the cost and even when the specific outcome is not known. In the big picture we do know this: "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). Be encouraged today, Stephen & Brooksyne Weber ![]() ![]() This is one of our favorite songs Shannon sings. The ladies in our area were richly blessed as Shannon led us in worship at the Revive our Hearts Tour on Friday and Saturday. Lancaster was their last stop this year and what a special treat to sit in on the broadcast recording as Nancy Leigh DeMoss recorded four sessions this past Saturday morning. It is scheduled for radio during Passion week next year so we were audience to an early Easter season theme! Stephen and I discussed the technical efficiency of her recording sessions and contrasted that to our rather home-made efforts! If you enjoy "Faithful God" you might want to learn more about Shannon. She and her husband have endured disappointment, trial, and heartache; most recently they needed to evacuate their home as it is near the Colorado fires. Many of her songs are written from her overcomings as a believer; others in a very tender spirit of worship. Her website. "Through" Video Booth Brothers "We'll Understand it Better By and By" Video Guy Penrod ![]() Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States. We have been there and recommend it for friends visiting our area. Here is a selection of photos Brooksyne took on a visit several years ago. Location of Longwood Gardens (Google map) ![]() We noticed a little boy about two years old walking around piddling with a iPhone and commented how young kids get into the high tech gadgets these days. Then we looked over and saw him dunking the phone into the icy water where the cold sodas were! His Mom retrieved it quickly and was getting advice on what to do but we don't know the outcome to this story. Send a message to Stephen
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