My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So, I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20 For Meditation From today, stop trying to be good. It only leads to … Continue reading A Surrendered Life
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Contempt for God’s Word
Whenever Jehudi had read three or four columns of the scroll, the king cut them off with a scribe’s knife and threw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll was burned in the fire – Jeremiah 36:23. Jeremiah 36:23 When Smith was finally arraigned before the Magistrate, the court was jam-packed. The small town of Kinsu was … Continue reading Contempt for God’s Word
When They All Desert You
But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.Matthew 26:56 For Meditation Have you ever felt this lonely before – the time when all your trusted friends and family deserted you?But, didn't they make you think they loved you?Didn't they make you … Continue reading When They All Desert You
Don’t Go Back to Egypt!
“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So, they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.John 21:3 For Meditation It was the first time I had the opportunity to work in an office in New York with my college degree. … Continue reading Don’t Go Back to Egypt!
Watch This Guy!
Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.2 Corinthians 2:10-11 Consider how Satan thinks. If losing his wealth and children could not get … Continue reading Watch This Guy!
The God of All Possibilities
Now the gates of Jericho were tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one was allowed to go out or in.Joshua 6:1 For Meditation Jericho is fortified and shut against the rag-tag army of Israel. They do not know what to do. The Commander of the Army of the LORD rolls … Continue reading The God of All Possibilities
The Surprises of Injury Time
The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.”Judges 6:16 For meditation Sometimes, we feel so weak that we can’t believe any assurances from God’s word. In our hearts, we know that He is faithful to His promises, but our circumstances convince us otherwise. Our problems are … Continue reading The Surprises of Injury Time
Will You Say I Am a Christian?
And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So, for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.Acts 11:26 Your Encouragement – I have just been reminded that the word, Christian, is not a badge to buy from the … Continue reading Will You Say I Am a Christian?
Our Influence
Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me – Ruth 1:17.Ruth 1:17 In the late nineteen nineties, we had the privilege of hosting a young man in our home in Ghana. He had finished his one-year … Continue reading Our Influence
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 