DevotionalWe all have deep needs that drive our behaviors, often in ways we don’t fully understand. For Jacob, it was the desperate need for his father’s validation and blessing. This unmet need became the root cause of his deceptive behaviors and...
DevotionalMany of us live our lives surrounded by the trappings of success. From the outside, everything looks perfect – good job, nice home, loving family. Yet inside, we may be wrestling with a deep sense of emptiness. This was Jacob’s story. Despite his...
DevotionalIn our story’s climax, after Elisha miraculously made the axe head float, he told the prophet, “Lift it out.” God provided the miracle, but the man had to participate in his own restoration by reaching out and taking hold of what God made...
DevotionalAfter the prophet cried out about his lost axe head, Elisha asked a crucial question: “Where did it fall?” This question wasn’t just about location—it was about identifying the root of the problem. Restoration requires returning to the...
DevotionalWhen we’ve lost our edge and stopped our ineffective striving, the next crucial step is to cry out to God. The prophet in our story didn’t hesitate to bring his problem to Elisha, God’s representative. “Oh no, my lord! It was...
