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“O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, prove today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant” (1 Kings 18:36)

From: June 17, 2012

Elijah prayed to the God of his fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Perhaps he referred to God in this way to remind his people to turn back to the God of their fathers too. God answered Elijah’s prayer and sent fire from heaven. May God send fresh fire for this generation of fathers today.

“The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts 11:26)

From: June 17, 2011

The ruins of this ancient Roman city are found in modern Turkey. Historians call it the “cradle of Gentile Christianity.” It was here that Barnabas brought Paul to help teach. The name Christian or “little Christs” was given because of the way these new followers gave glory to Christ in everything they did.

“The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men” (Psalms 135:15)

From: June 17, 2010

Trusting manmade weapons to defeat terrorism is idolatry. America must not trust in its own wealth and power. “In God we trust,” must be more than an inscription. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12).