"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" - James 1:19 For Meditation Three scriptures never cease to amuse me every time I read them. They reveal how carelessly we embrace suggestions we perceive with favorable consideration, but do not think through … Continue reading The Sin of favorable Suggestion.
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A Picture in Contrast
The Israelites set out from Rameses … [and] marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians, who were burying all their firstborn, whom the Lord had struck down among them - Numbers 33:3-4 For Meditation The Israelites were now emboldened. At midnight, the Lord had struck down all the firstborn of Egypt, including the firstborn of Pharaoh – humans … Continue reading A Picture in Contrast
Purity, My Friend!
Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone? (Proverbs 5:15-16) For Meditation The man knew the subject well. Only a fool learns nothing from adversity. Two slip-ups could usually be enough to hit the brakes and make a … Continue reading Purity, My Friend!
If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side…
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”Luke 22:31-32 For Meditation O, the glory and blessing of the intercessory prayer of our Lord Jesus Christ! How desperately we need it! How vulnerable … Continue reading If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side…
Reminiscing With Rahab
Now the men had said to her, “This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us downJoshua 2:17-18 Memories! They are troves of helpful treasure from our past. They provide excellent leads into the heart … Continue reading Reminiscing With Rahab
He Watches Over You
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So, don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.Matthew 10:29-31 Your Encouragement What comforting words! What assurance of our Father in heaven’s … Continue reading He Watches Over You
Resolute Faith
Even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death. - Hebrews 11:19 Faith is not erratic. It is absolute trust in the God who is … Continue reading Resolute Faith
Alone with Jesus
He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.Mark 4:34 For Meditation As we relive the walk with Jesus to Calvary this month, it is a perfect setting for reflective interaction with Him. O, how he desires to have our attention and … Continue reading Alone with Jesus
The Slick and Defiant Intruder
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ’But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.Matthew 5:27-28 For Meditation Lust is the unwelcome and persistent intruder in the life and value system of the Christian family. It is … Continue reading The Slick and Defiant Intruder
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 