A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.John 21:17 For Meditation It is always an interesting occasion when a person meets someone … Continue reading He Who Forgives And Restores.

“Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.John 21:12 Your Encouragement You took six of your colleagues with you on the fishing trip last night. I don't know what your preoccupation was at that time, but I thought your … Continue reading He Refreshes My Soul

Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They *said to him, “We will also come with you.” They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.John 21:3 For Meditation It is early in the morning and a little misty. The fog has not cleared, and visibility is low. You … Continue reading You and the Savior

“But I did obey the Lord,” Saul said. “I went on the mission the Lord assigned me. I completely destroyed the Amalekites and brought back Agag their king."1 Samuel 15:20 How do you define obedience? God told King Saul to go to war and annihilate the Amalekites (1 Sam. 15:1-3). He did not put any exception clause in Saul's … Continue reading The Arrogance of Partial Obedience

He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”Matthew 15:26 Your Encouragement Your position in life does not matter before the Lord. The game-changer is why you have come to Him. The Canaanite woman knew Jesus was the only person with the power to heal her daughter. She … Continue reading Called by Names?

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.Psalms 9:10 Trust in the Lord, for you know Him, not casually, but as Him who is your Lord and Savior. He is “a refuge for the oppressed, [and] a stronghold in times of trouble” (Ps. 9:9-10). … Continue reading Unabandoned

Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind.Isaiah 7:2 Your Encouragement Two kings are marching against Judah. The heart of the people melts. Ahaz, their king, is shaken like a leaf in … Continue reading What Report Have You Heard?

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.Proverbs 17:14 For Meditation Going on the offensive is an excellent strategy for physical warfare. The most lethal blow is always the sneak attack. In relationships, however, it is destructive, particularly, when you employ sneaky tactics. You build distrust … Continue reading Stop It, Please!