Coronavirus Lockdown
During this period of self-isolation, you may wonder how you will cope? No fellowship, no meetings, reduced spiritual food whether for comfort, education or exhortation. What can you do? It can be lonely on your own and you may long for the company and encouragement of others.
We have collected a few links which you can access:
Uplook Ministries: http://uplook.tv/
Denver Gospel Hall: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn42Oz2OY9rXJCgYoadEDjA
Seek the Truth: www.seekthetruth.org.uk
Craig Munro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJE6BSE_X013k_yYOCacdA
You can also access these videos plus a whole lot of other helps such as Bible Reading Plans and recorded ministry by downloading the Precious Seed App which is available in both the Android and Apple Stores - follow the links below.
If you are a believer, our prayer is that you will stay safe and be built up in your most holy faith at this difficult time. If you are not a believer, please take the situation seriously and realize that God may be speaking to you through these circumstances.
NB. Please note that we (Precious Seed) do not necessarily agree with everything that is said or believed by the speakers but we are happy to bring these links to you as we are sure that you will find some benefit and blessing from them.
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Daily Thought for: 5th March
CALEB: ‘GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN’
Joshua 14. 6; 15. 1-17
Forty-five years have elapsed since the incident at Kadesh-barnea, Num.
14. Caleb is still determined to claim his inheritance, with the Lord’s
help, Josh. 14. 12. God has kept the inheritance for him, and Caleb for
the inheritance, 14. 10-11. He is as strong now as then. In 1 Peter we read
of an inheritance awaiting us, also preserved; and of God’s power being
exercised to preserve us, 1. 3-5.
What is Caleb’s inheritance? Hebron: a place of special significance in
regard to the purposes and people of God; chosen by God for Abraham, where
he dwelt and built an altar, Gen. 13. 14-18, and where the patriarchs were
buried. Is that why it meant so much to Caleb? And his feet had trodden
on it, 14. 9. Do we value our spiritual inheritance, our birthright as
God’s children, the traditions that belong to us; for instance, the Lord’s
Supper, the priesthood of all believers, see 1 Cor. 11. 2; 2 Thess. 2. 15?
It is no surprise that the Anakim were present at Hebron—Satan always contests
what is of value to God, seeking to rob God and His people, Num. 13. 31,
33.
Caleb completely captures Hebron, his inheritance, in marked contrast to
the eleven tribes, see Judges 1, where we see failure through compromise.
He who follows fully the Lord enters fully into his inheritance. If we
sow to the Spirit we shall of the Spirit reap, Gal. 6. 8.
Caleb has something to give, something which has cost him, land (yet to
be possessed). He also has a fine daughter. He sets a task for a prospective
son-in-law; the taking of Kirjath-sephar will secure her, 15.16. Othniel
doubtless looked at Achsah and the enemy at Kirjath-sepher, one attractive,
one dangerous. How long did he waver? Only as long perhaps as it took to
recall that a short while ago, Achsah’s father had himself risked his life
in similar fashion, v. 14. Caleb’s exploits are an inspiration to Othniel;
he was not asking anything he had not done himself. Caleb has an example
to give. We may compare Paul’s words, ‘You know’ (their having been witnesses),
e.g. Acts 20. 18, 34; 1 Thess. 2. 1-2, 9-11; and see 2 Tim. 3. 10-12. Actions
reinforce words, and example is so important.
Daily Thought for: 5th March
CALEB: ‘GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN’
Joshua 14. 6; 15. 1-17
Forty-five years have elapsed since the incident at Kadesh-barnea, Num.
14. Caleb is still determined to claim his inheritance, with the Lord’s
help, Josh. 14. 12. God has kept the inheritance for him, and Caleb for
the inheritance, 14. 10-11. He is as strong now as then. In 1 Peter we read
of an inheritance awaiting us, also preserved; and of God’s power being
exercised to preserve us, 1. 3-5.
What is Caleb’s inheritance? Hebron: a place of special significance in
regard to the purposes and people of God; chosen by God for Abraham, where
he dwelt and built an altar, Gen. 13. 14-18, and where the patriarchs were
buried. Is that why it meant so much to Caleb? And his feet had trodden
on it, 14. 9. Do we value our spiritual inheritance, our birthright as
God’s children, the traditions that belong to us; for instance, the Lord’s
Supper, the priesthood of all believers, see 1 Cor. 11. 2; 2 Thess. 2. 15?
It is no surprise that the Anakim were present at Hebron—Satan always contests
what is of value to God, seeking to rob God and His people, Num. 13. 31,
33.
Caleb completely captures Hebron, his inheritance, in marked contrast to
the eleven tribes, see Judges 1, where we see failure through compromise.
He who follows fully the Lord enters fully into his inheritance. If we
sow to the Spirit we shall of the Spirit reap, Gal. 6. 8.
Caleb has something to give, something which has cost him, land (yet to
be possessed). He also has a fine daughter. He sets a task for a prospective
son-in-law; the taking of Kirjath-sephar will secure her, 15.16. Othniel
doubtless looked at Achsah and the enemy at Kirjath-sepher, one attractive,
one dangerous. How long did he waver? Only as long perhaps as it took to
recall that a short while ago, Achsah’s father had himself risked his life
in similar fashion, v. 14. Caleb’s exploits are an inspiration to Othniel;
he was not asking anything he had not done himself. Caleb has an example
to give. We may compare Paul’s words, ‘You know’ (their having been witnesses),
e.g. Acts 20. 18, 34; 1 Thess. 2. 1-2, 9-11; and see 2 Tim. 3. 10-12. Actions
reinforce words, and example is so important.
Daily Thought for: 5th March
CALEB: ‘GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN’
Joshua 14. 6; 15. 1-17
Forty-five years have elapsed since the incident at Kadesh-barnea, Num.
14. Caleb is still determined to claim his inheritance, with the Lord’s
help, Josh. 14. 12. God has kept the inheritance for him, and Caleb for
the inheritance, 14. 10-11. He is as strong now as then. In 1 Peter we read
of an inheritance awaiting us, also preserved; and of God’s power being
exercised to preserve us, 1. 3-5.
What is Caleb’s inheritance? Hebron: a place of special significance in
regard to the purposes and people of God; chosen by God for Abraham, where
he dwelt and built an altar, Gen. 13. 14-18, and where the patriarchs were
buried. Is that why it meant so much to Caleb? And his feet had trodden
on it, 14. 9. Do we value our spiritual inheritance, our birthright as
God’s children, the traditions that belong to us; for instance, the Lord’s
Supper, the priesthood of all believers, see 1 Cor. 11. 2; 2 Thess. 2. 15?
It is no surprise that the Anakim were present at Hebron—Satan always contests
what is of value to God, seeking to rob God and His people, Num. 13. 31,
33.
Caleb completely captures Hebron, his inheritance, in marked contrast to
the eleven tribes, see Judges 1, where we see failure through compromise.
He who follows fully the Lord enters fully into his inheritance. If we
sow to the Spirit we shall of the Spirit reap, Gal. 6. 8.
Caleb has something to give, something which has cost him, land (yet to
be possessed). He also has a fine daughter. He sets a task for a prospective
son-in-law; the taking of Kirjath-sephar will secure her, 15.16. Othniel
doubtless looked at Achsah and the enemy at Kirjath-sepher, one attractive,
one dangerous. How long did he waver? Only as long perhaps as it took to
recall that a short while ago, Achsah’s father had himself risked his life
in similar fashion, v. 14. Caleb’s exploits are an inspiration to Othniel;
he was not asking anything he had not done himself. Caleb has an example
to give. We may compare Paul’s words, ‘You know’ (their having been witnesses),
e.g. Acts 20. 18, 34; 1 Thess. 2. 1-2, 9-11; and see 2 Tim. 3. 10-12. Actions
reinforce words, and example is so important.
