Samuel Pedraza

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.  Hebrews 11:6 The Heroes of Faith in the Book of Hebrews is a famous chapter. We read about how men of God were… Continue reading Faith in Action

And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?  1 Kings 18:4 After Elijah’s first encounter with Ahab, he left for three years. Finally, God decided that it was time for an encounter with Ahab. He told Elijah to reveal himself to Ahab. When… Continue reading Trouble Has Arrived

And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.  And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?  And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had… Continue reading Where is My Focus?

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 Many times going through life, you can lose perspective on what is important. Events, circumstances, busyness can distract us from what is truly important – God. My environment should be reflective of him. My lifestyle should be… Continue reading God is Good

If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.  Genesis 4:7 Desire is spoken about clearly and powerfully in the Bible. Nothing can lead us down a road of disaster so… Continue reading Watch My Desires

Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:  And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: … Continue reading The Idea of A Promise

And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech’s head, and all to brake his skull. Judges 9:53 Abimelech fought up against the walls of the city. He was in a place of danger, but did not recognize it. This mistake cost him his life. The woman was safe, because she was… Continue reading Safety in the Walls

And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.  And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were… Continue reading A Response to Sin

In the book of Galatians, Paul talks primarily concerning the Law, Spiritual Inheritance and justification through Faith. He voices his concerns for the spiritual condition of the Galatians, quotes scripture and delivers the everlasting fruit of the spirit. However, after all this is written, in the last chapter of Galatians, Paul gives us this scripture… Continue reading Written With My Own Hands

In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.  Luke 12:1 While on Earth, one of the noted elements of Jesus’ ministry,… Continue reading Reveal My Heart