10. Isaiah 7:14 – “Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.” I preach that “God is with us”—especially in the Christmas season. I just need to remember that truth in the difficult days of ministry.
11. Jeremiah 1:5 – “I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born.” Many, many times in ministry, I’ve returned to my calling for encouragement to press on.
12. Malachi 1:8 – “When you present a blind animal for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present a lame or sick animal, is it not wrong?” Sometimes I’m tempted to give God less than what He demands or deserves. This verse usually changes my direction.
Church leaders, what Old Testament texts challenge you?
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