This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.Matthew 13:13 For Meditation How so true! For example, we pretend to listen to our spouses when our minds are seriously engaged on a trip to a faraway country. It is not because … Continue reading Pretentious Listening

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.Hebrews 12:3 For Meditation It is absolute deception and oppression to consider oneself as the first and only person going through trials. Many people are going through similar or worse situations (1 Pt. 5:9). Their examples could be comforting … Continue reading Consider His Example

Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.John 12:25 For Meditation It is the ABC of life. It calls you to trade your life for eternal life in Christ (Matt. 11:28-30). This life is temporary. It is a ruined life with … Continue reading Giving Up What You Cannot Keep

Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”Genesis 29:18 For Meditation She was the beloved wife who did not keep her place and lost it over her family treasure. You know her – Rachel, the heart of Jacob. Seven years were nothing for … Continue reading The Tragedy of the Beloved

So, if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?Luke 16:11 For Meditation He lived in the United Kingdom for about thirty years, worked, and sponsored himself through college to the doctoral level. Planning to return to Ghana in the future, Professor Ayiku sent money to his nephew, … Continue reading Faithfulness

“How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace of having no children.”Luke 1:25 To Light Your Day You have been waiting on God for years in anticipation of something special. However, your desire has yet to be fulfilled, and you are losing hope. You are beginning to think it will … Continue reading It’s Not Too Late For You

But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.Daniel 1:8 Your Encouragement The primacy of holiness must be the vision of every child of God. The goal is the holiness … Continue reading The Primacy of Holiness

Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.Matthew 8:24 For Meditation I was expecting a quiet morning with my family that day. Believing I deserved it after a hard week’s work, my wife and I stayed in bed late. The window curtains … Continue reading Furious Storms