Today, folks, we’re going to be looking at the ideas of darkness and light—the difference each can make in our lives. And, I want to begin with this thought: darkness can have adverse affects on our lives, kind of like this… Some have said that making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. “Why,” he exclaimed,...
So, what is a ‘herald?’ According to the dictionary, a herald is a ‘bringer of news’—literally, somebody who brings or announces important news. A ‘herald’ can also be a ‘sign of what will happen.’ A good example for us at this time might be … the robin. (I saw my first robin this past week.) The robin is the herald of spring! The robin is one of those signs that let us know that spring is coming… Our OT prophets are ‘heralds.’ And, they were ‘heralds’ with a purpose—excited to...
When I think of prophecy, I almost always think of foretelling the future. Maybe that’s what you think of, too. And, a modern day version of that might be what we call ‘forecasting.’ Now, there are many who ‘forecast’ today—two prominent ‘forecasters’ that come to mind are economic advisors … and the much coveted job of forecasting the weather. Looking to the future; that’s what forecasting is all about. And some, as you well know, have had much better luck at forecasting than others… What’s the old saying? Well, I...
