Mordecai raised Hadassah as his own daughter because she had no mother or father (Esther 2:7). He also went down and killed a lion in the middle of a pit on a snowy day. Abia State Labour Partys Governorship Candidate in the March 11 elections, Dr. Alex Otti, has described the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections as the turning point in the states political odyssey. No wonder John often is called the apostle of love. Then again, make no mistake: John wasnt in love with love. In fact, it took about 38 years for Abraham to finally obey the Lord fully without hesitation. Of course, humanly speaking there would have been no humans, animals, reptiles, and other creatures unless Noah had done something great for God before the flood. No wonder it took so long to build! All rights reserved. Yes - as Daniel was when he was cast into the lions den; and as Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were when they were cast into the fiery furnace. (See 1 Maccabees 2:17-18.). The pastor to senior citizens at a huge church shocked me. I often think of my Daddy as a hero and so I believe that Joseph was a hero too; perhaps a hero to our Savior. Jesus did not come to raise weaklings who cannot face the challenges of life; rather, he came to produce sons after his kind. Surprisingly there was plenty of food to go around. People today who truly know God have the same degree of courage and strength. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.(Revelation 5:4-5 NKJV). Contact: pastoracukachi@gmail.com, 01 March 2020 | Abia State Labour Partys Governorship Candidate in the March 11 elections, Dr. Alex Otti, has described the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections as the turning point in the states political odyssey. With the declaration of Senator Bola Tinubu as the President-Elect of Nigeria, Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) said the countrys new government must take bold and inclusive steps towards the countrys energy transition. Champions are men whose spiritual armour are blood-stained and battle-tested. Their condemnation, pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep. This study is based upon the last part of Daniel 11:32 as it is recorded in the King James Version. 2:8-15 ). Dr. Chidi Okoroafor, General Superintendent, | Assemblies of God Nigeria Amram and Jochebed are the most famous Bible husband and wife no one has heard of (Exodus 6:20 and Numbers 26:59). So long as we are in the world going through trials and sufferings are inevitable. Daniel 10. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. No other archeological site is quite like it! His lifespan probably covered almost all of the first century A.D. Abraham is mentioned with many others in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of faith. Recounting the amazing facts of their lives is something that we should do regularly with our children and then our children can teach them to their children so we never forget what these men did to secure our freedom in Christ. Isaiah says more about the Messiah than all the prophets who followed him, and Daniel accurately stated when the Messiah would come during the last great ancient empire. Mordecai convinced Esther to appeal to the king and because of Mordecais persistence the king called off the plan and eventually even executed Haman, whom he learned was plotting to kill the people of the man who saved his life in times past. If you like what you're reading, you can get free daily updates through the RSS feed here. Joseph lived to be 110 years old (Genesis 50:26). Adam lived to be 930 years old (Genesis 5:5). Jeremiah 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Among these women was Esther (Hadassah), Mordecais daughter, whose nationality as a Jew was hidden from Hegai. This was something that grieved God and so God decided to start over again. It will become a sign and a witness to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to the Lord because of oppressors, and He will send them a Savior and a Champion, and He will deliver them. They are men who have faced failures, defeats and success in lifes struggles and are still standing in Christ. He bought the birthright from his twin brother with a bowl of pottage. Then again, thats not whats important. 11 Bible Verses about Champions Most Relevant Verses 1 Samuel 17:23 As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard them. 24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: (Matthew 1:19-24). The boy could have refused to give up his lunch. Later, the Lord blessed Job with twice as many possessions and 10 more children. How do we really get to know God? Regardless of your age you are able to place your life in the hands of God and allow Him to work. The Lord had told Simeon that he would not die in old age until he had seen the Messiah. Very little else is known about Abel, except that he found favor in God's eyes by offering him a pleasing sacrifice. And the keeper of the prison committed to Josephs hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. All this should make us ask ourselves: How much do I know Him? Learn more about Pamela at Christianity Every Day. All Rights Reserved. This is referring to a courageous family within Israel, who lived between the Old and New Testamentsthe Maccabees, who in 167 B.C. He has started several deaf ministries in various countries and established a deaf church in Mexico. The answer was not long in coming: the people who know their God will display strength and take action (11:32). But he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 10:16-22 NKJV ).. Noah lived to be 950 years old (Genesis 9:29). They were offered food and drink that were against their traditional Jewish beliefs. As Daniel anticipated this atrocity, he asked himself how these people would ever be able to survive. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. And Josephs master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the kings prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. This is because Jesus the captain of our salvation has got the victory for us. No matter the trials and sufferings we go through, we can still have victory in life. 5 champions in the bible and their exploits God is birthing the champion spirit for these extraordinary times. Well, as the account goes the current king, Ahasuerus, was in search of a new queen because the former queen was dethroned because she refused to come when the king summoned her. If you like what you're reading, you can get free daily updates through the RSS feed here. They knew their God, laid hold of His sovereign power and might, took action, and broke Antiochus grip on Israel. It is not enough to know about Him. Enoch lived to be 365 years old (Genesis 5:23). David's mighty men served an important role in protecting the king and fighting for the freedom of their nation, the land of Israel. He knew his God, and people who know God have the courage and strength to do His will, even though the whole world be against them and everybody around them be giving in to sin. .--While the large mass of people becomes obedient to the persecutor, there is a party of true believers remaining, who are "strong," or rather, confirm the covenant, and "do," i.e., succeed in their attempt. Arthur Conan Doyle About midnight the gang returned, with various articles of plunder, and talked over their exploits Sir Walter Scott And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Their condemnation, ai pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep. And he had challenges with the King of Sodom. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. But the people. ", STUDIES IN THE LIFE OF DANIEL by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Daniel 11:30-45). Shall we be strong physically? I like to think of both as brilliant, strong, highly-respected, and godly gentlemen. Like every other Old Testament hero of the faith, Abraham wasnt perfect. Photo Credit: GettyImages/Jose-Luis-Pelaez-Inc. Simeon lived in Jerusalem. Micah 5:7-9 And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men, Micah 7:15-17 According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things, Zechariah 9:13-16 When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man, Corrupt.--Literally, make profane. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth (Gen 5:32; 6:10). I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Isaacs son Jacob lived to be 147 years old (Genesis 47:28). 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