In the account of Leah's fifth son, Issachar, meaning "reward," see the link below to be reminded your "quiet" faithfulnes is never unnoticed.
Greenland Bible Studies
Personal, daily devotions as the Lord leads.
6/28/2025
1/26/2025
Old age dangers for the believer
The wisdom of Solomon tells us in Pro 16.31, "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness" Hoary is defined as white or gray with age. Thus, aged folks should have wisdom in the way of righteousness. Especially believers of "old age."
Do they?
Genesis 27
- Fleshly comfort before faith - Isaac, in his old age thought only of physical comfort. He told Esau, "make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die."
- Scheming before faith - Rebekah overheard the request and began to scheme and spake unto Jacob. She said, "I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:... And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death."
- Manipulating accomplice - Why was Rebekah willing to take "the curse" away from Jacob? Why did she prefer one son over the other? A lesson here. God is no respecter of persons. (Acts 10.31 He is not sentimental, He is holy (I Pet 1.16, Mt 7.14) Believers are directed to a straight, holy path. "Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice,"
- Wary discernment - How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? Heb 4.12 explains the Word of God as the way of discernment. The Lord Jesus also gave us "another" in the Holy Ghost in Jn 16.13
- Discernment unheeded - See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed: Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren,... "Passing the buck" instead of taking responsibility for lack of discernment. Isaac should have followed up with more inquiry but his appetite got the better of him. (I Cor 5.7) - Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.
- Reaping lack of faith - (Gal 6.7) Sowing and reaping never change. Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him:
- Rebekah denying her part in the coverup - Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him:
- Depression because of scheming - I am weary of my life
12/01/2024
Remember these things
The Apostle Peter reminds believers in the letter 2 Peter 1.12 "(not to be) negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth."
In other words "remember these things." What things? His power, 1.3. Knowledge of Him, 1.4. Great and precious promises, 1.4. Virtues in the Believers daily walk, 1.5-7. Making ones "calling and election sure," 1.10, that is, do you have the hope of Him to gain entrance to His heavenly kingdom?
Peter knew his time on this earth was coming to an end and he desired to "stir" the believers behind of the things he knew to be true. 2 Pet 1.13
I guess my spirit is sensing the question what do I remember that I may leave behind for those who, hopefully, won't forget me?
Daily, my thankful prayer includes, "thank you, Lord for 'my daughter and my 'backlight' (momma), candlesticks,' (preachers), praying women and gaining my 'Canaanland, year of Jubilee and my mountain,' after my 50th year." Yet, the question remains What do I remember of my spiritual journey?
Is "remembrance" just a list of things I'm obviously thankful for or am I "stirred" by truths taught from His Word? I'll refer back to the "virtues" list in verses 5-7 and determine an answer.
- faith
- virtue
- knowledge
- temperance
- patience
- godliness
- brotherly kindness
- charity
11/01/2024
What "ornament" does God prize?

9/13/2024
I WILL ANSWER...
- Have you prayed and prayed and prayed and no answer has come?
- Do you claim, "cast down but not destroyed?" (I Cor 4.9-11)
- Do feel "weary in the battle?" (Gal 6.9)
- Do you think an answer will NEVER come? (Jms 1.3, 4)
- Do you feel the fire that seems never to end? (Zech 13.9)
The prophet, Jeremiah, who never saw a convert and was known as the "weeping prophet," had a word from the Lord in Jeremiah 33.3; "Call unto me, and I WILL ANSWER thee, AND show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." Israel was indeed delivered and later prophecy fulfilled when they became a nation again. But not for a looooooooooong time. We can see, however, that God did answer.
So, will you trust Him or not?
In the early part of this believer's life after the Lord opened my heart in salvation, all I wanted to hear was "hellfire and damnation" style preaching. After all, it is what I "cut my teeth" on. Also, I could "amen" and affirm such messages because "I didn't do those things." As I've grown older physically and spiritually, I now understand why encouragement is what is needed.
The burdens and cares of life are indeed heavy. However, I Jn 5.3, 4 explains "His commandments are not grievous" and we are "overcomers."
- Does it seem time is running out?
- Are you watching your dreams go up in smoke?
Hold on, dear one, a little longer - "...I the Lord will hasten it in his time." (Isa 60.22) "Coming down the road was Jesus, RIGHT ON TIME!"
This blogger offers two illustrations that have many scriptures to back them up. However, if you are reading this, you understand and probably already know these truths.
Prayerfully submitted to one who is suffering and waiting.
Hold on a little longer, HELP IS ON THE WAY!