Rose Cross Horton

I decided to break up the words that Paul wrote with a Proverb. This verse has encouragement and HOPE as we continue through our week. Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God’s is pure; he shields those taking refuge in him. (CJB) My favorite words from this verse are, “He shields…” Knowing that when I take refuge in HIM, HE will care for me. HE will shield me from the darts that fly towards me. HE will protect me. HIS Words are PURE. HIS Words are “sweet as honey.” HIS Words can be

We have reached another Shabbat. Another time to focus up to HIM and REST. Because Passover is ending, I have chosen a couple of verses from the Psalms of Hallel (Praise) that are read during this week. Psalm 118:25-26 Please, Adonai! Save us! Please, Adonai! Rescue us! Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai. We bless you from the house of Adonai. (CJB) Truly we can say, “THANK YOU, ADONAI” for saving us and rescuing us. We are BLESSED and KNOW that we are because we c

This is still Passover week for 2019. As a family we are continuing to read the Psalms that are known as “Hallels” or Psalms of Praise. Psalm 116:1-2 I love that Adonai heard my voice when I prayed; because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. (CJB) The whole chapter has LOTS to share with us. I chose these two verses because they are important for us to understand that ADONAI HEARS US! When we pray… When we speak to Him… When we CRY out to Him… HE t

A small book, yet another filled with promises and TRUTH. Today the verse is from Zephaniah. Zephaniah 2:3 Seek Adonai, all you humble in the land, you who exercise his justice; seek righteousness, seek humility — you might be hidden on the day of Adonai’s anger. (CJB) Hidden in a book not read very often, this verse teaches us humility. This prophet was once again warning the people that they needed to SEEK GOD. So many were turning away from what Adonai truly wanted them to

Today is the first day of the week… For most people this is known as a Sunday. I was led to give thanks. Rejoice. Due to a verse on my BibleApp I went back to the book of Psalm. Psalm 24:7-8 Lift up your heads, you gates! Lift them up, everlasting doors, so that the glorious king can enter! Who is he, this glorious king? Adonai, strong and mighty, Adonai, mighty in battle. (CJB) Verse 1 of this chapter was what I first read… It left me hanging a little so I kept reading. This

We have reached another Shabbat. Friday is a day of preparation to REST. Dinner. Challah. Clean. Laundry. I hate doing laundry on Saturday (although I will if something crazy happens). I want it to be my day to relax and NOT do what I normally do. I try to play a game. When it is nice outside we like to be outside. Take a walk. A day of rest means a verse about REST! Here is a hidden gem in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 30:15 For this is what Adonai Elohim, the Holy One of Isra’

I admit to being a little tired today. It is a Thursday. I know Shabbat is coming. Weather this week has been cool, then sunny, than rainy and well… I guess coming off a holiday for several days, I’m just tired. There have also been some circumstances that discouraged me. People not getting along. People who want to get work done for the Kingdom who can’t sort things and “part ways.” There are days that ministry work is tiring (not that other work isn’t - I don’t want to impl

I pondered hard today for a verse. I’m not sure why it was so difficult, but I struggled. Didn’t feel led to share a Psalm. My mind was finally drawn to the book of Joel. So I started reading and ended up in chapter 4 with two verses that our family used to speak out loud every morning at breakfast. Joel 4:13-14 Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe; come, and tread, for the winepress is full. The vats are overflowing, for their wickedness is great. Such enormous crowds i

The first day of the week and we can GIVE THANKS again. My verse today is all about giving Adonai the HONOR and GLORY HE is due. It is in a book that is often overlooked and not read. I love finding hidden gems in the Word. 2 Samuel 7:22 Therefore, you are great, Adonai, God; for there is no one like you, and there is no God besides you — everything we have heard confirms that. (CJB) Chapter 7 is about King David being told by the prophet Nathan that he will not be the one bu

Shabbat Shalom! We have Painted Lady butterflies flittering through our yard today as they are on a migration path to Greece. The verse I chose does not have the words “Shabbat or Rest” in it, but the whole context is about rest. They came to my mind because of the butterflies not worrying about anything as they travel. Matthew 6:25-34 “Therefore, I tell you, don’t worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Isn’t life more tha