Blessed

God’s Favor Extended to Both Jews and Gentiles

God speaks once more (v. 1). Judah has received her just deserts but God is also merciful. He still has a passionate love for Judah (v. 2). Twice he says in this passage “I was jealous for Zion.” the thought being that God’s heart desire is to pour out abundant blessing …

IllustrationJ. Paul Getty – Rich But Couldn’t Keep a Wife

J. Paul Getty was one of the richest men who ever lived. You wouldn’t expect him to be envious of anyone. But Getty once said he was envious of those who knew how to make marriage work and be happy in marriage. Getty knew whereof he spoke, because his record was five marriages an …