When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?Galatians 2:14 For Meditation Hypocrisy is poisonous … Continue reading Confronting Hypocrisy

I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.Psalm 17:6 For Meditation You know when a word jumps out of your reading and will not leave you? It becomes so personal that you begin to praise the Lord intimately. That is what today’s scripture … Continue reading Praying with Confident Assurance.

But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.2 Corinthians 2:14 Your Encouragement Thank God that we Christians are captives in the triumphal procession of Christ (2 Cor. 2:14). Like a soccer team that has just won the world … Continue reading Let the Sweet Fragrance Fill the Air.

Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?”John 21:21 For Meditation Unbelievable, Peter. After all that you’ve been through with the Lord – the warnings, the candid statements to you, your failures, your frustrations, His refreshing fellowship, and restoration this morning – is that what you can do to begin this journey with Him? When He … Continue reading What About Him?

“I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.” Jesus said this to … Continue reading Really!

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