But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior;    so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced;    their dishonor will never be forgotten.Jeremiah 20:11 For Your Encouragement This scripture is one that I love so much. Jeremiah says he is confident in the presence and protection of the Lord against his enemies. Jeremiah … Continue reading His Presence, Your Protection.

Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”Luke 1:18 For Our Consolation After a series of miscarriages, Animbea gave up on her hope of ever carrying a baby in her arms. Her lifelong anticipation slipped from her grip. Years passed, … Continue reading When All Hope Is Gone

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”Mark 4:38 For Meditation Storms are inevitable on the sea. It is a natural phenomenon as different air temperatures create varying pressure systems. It is the same situation in life. Different life … Continue reading Peace in the Storm

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.2 Samuel 15:12 For Meditation Some friend! Why did Ahithophel join Absalom in his insurrection against King David, his father (2 Samuel 15:12)?Wasn’t Ahithophel one of David’s … Continue reading Some Friends

But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!”Acts 16:28 For Meditation The marvel of authentic Christian living is this. People believe in Christ because of the integrity of His disciples. I call it “the word on wheels.” So, come with me to the jailhouse of Philippi, at the midnight hour. … Continue reading Action that Convicts More than Words

You know the saying, 'Four months between planting and harvest,' But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest.John 4:35 Your Encouragement The world is more ready for Christ than we think. The mistake of the church is to assume that the world has become too secular for Christ … Continue reading A Field Ripe for Harvest

All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.Job 42:11 For Meditation They all deserted him during his long affliction. Then … Continue reading Isn’t It Interesting?

But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.Jonah 1:3 For Meditation It had never rained on earth and, Noah had no idea about ships. The human population … Continue reading A Contrast of Two Ships