Tickled Pink Life

31 Days – The Infirmed Man and the Provision of Strength {Day 18}

October 18, 2012

During the time of Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem, there was a public pool called Bethesda. Many of the city’s infirmed population would congregate there under one of the five covered porches. Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a […]

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31 Days – Ruth and the Provision of Redemption {Day 17}

October 17, 2012

The story of Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges, before Israel was ruled by kings, and also at a time when “every man did what was right in his own eyes.” Israel was in a state of disobedience, and so there was famine in the land of Judah. Because of the famine, […]

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31 Days – The Israelites and the Provision of Conveyance {Day 16}

October 16, 2012

The Israelites had been in Egypt for 430 years, after Jacob’s family moved there from the land of Canaan during a time of famine. Though Jewish, his son Joseph was a governor in Egypt and a well-respected administrator under Pharaoh. Many generations of Israelites had since been born in the land, but the most recent […]

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31 Days – Martha and the Provision of Focus {Day 15}

October 15, 2012

In the New Testament gospels, several mentions are made of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. This family was close to Jesus and it appears that he was a frequent guest in their home. From various passages, it seems as though Martha had the gift of hospitality. On more than one occasion, she is […]

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31 Days – The Ethiopian and the Provision of Discernment {Day 14}

October 14, 2012

The story of the Ethiopian takes place during the early years of the Church, when Christians have come under great persecution in Jerusalem. Fellow believer Stephen has just become the first Christian martyr, and a zealous Pharisee by the name of Saul is relentlessly pursuing other believers. As a result, Christians have been scattered throughout […]

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31 Days – Joseph and the Provision of Reconciliation {Day 13}

October 13, 2012

The story of Joseph begins in the Old Testament book of Genesis chapter 37. He lives with his father (also called Israel) in the land of Canaan, where his grandfather Isaac had also lived. Although Jacob has several sons, he makes no secret that Joseph is his favorite. He gives Joseph a special coat, which […]

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31 Days – Stephen and the Provision of Peace {Day 12}

October 12, 2012

Stephen’s story is found in the New Testament book of Acts, and occurs after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Stephen is a deacon in the early Church, and is a powerful witness in Jerusalem. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he performs great signs and wonders as a testament to Christ. Believers are sharing the […]

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31 Days – Esther and the Provision of Deliverance {Day 11}

October 11, 2012

After the Jews had been held captive for many years in Babylon, the area is conquered by the Medes and the Persians. Under the Persian king Cyrus, the Jews are given the opportunity to return to Jerusalem. Only a fraction of the Israelite population takes advantage of the offer. Ezra and Nehemiah give accounts of […]

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31 Days – Elijah and the Provision of Rest {Day 10}

October 10, 2012

The prophet Elijah lives during a time of rising prominence for the prophet and diminishing significance for the priest. His story takes place long after the reigns of David and Solomon. Following the death of King Solomon, his son assumes leadership, but a challenge to that rule fractures the kingdom leaving it divided. The usurper […]

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31 Days – Moses and the Provision of Hope {Day 9}

October 9, 2012

The story of Moses begins in the Old Testament book of Exodus. Several generations before, Jewish patriarch Jacob had moved his family to Egypt, where his son Joseph held a prominent role in the Egyptian government. This move included eleven additional sons, their wives and children, all of which numbered about 70 people. Over the […]