When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.John 18:1 For Encouragement It had to be in a garden. Where else could the last Adam go, but into a garden? The first Adam lost the … Continue reading Into the Battle Front
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He Prayed for You
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.John 17:24 Your Blessing --- You were not born yet; yet He prayed for you --- --- The King of glory prayed for … Continue reading He Prayed for You
Everything in Its Time
When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Matthew 26:8 For Meditation Is anything done for Christ a waste?Was it not what Judas implied when he questioned the propriety of Mary anointing Jesus with her … Continue reading Everything in Its Time
Slaying Your Desires
And he said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.”1 Samuel 24:6 For Meditation He had everything to gain. Kill him, and he would be king in his place. After all, God had anointed him king … Continue reading Slaying Your Desires
Persevering to Glory
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to usRomans 5:3-5 No one prefers suffering to a distress-free life. Who wants to … Continue reading Persevering to Glory
The Best Missile Defense
No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.Isaiah 54:17 For Meditation As I meditate on this promise of God to His people, Israel, I am reminded of the 1967 Six-Day war and the … Continue reading The Best Missile Defense
It’s Not Over For You!
“Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him.Matthew 9:24 For MeditationJesus is called into this situation. A synagogue leader calls on Him for healing for his daughter. Luke reveals him as Jairus (Lk. 8:41). Jesus is interrupted on the way by a hemorrhaging woman for twelve years. Her faith delivers her … Continue reading It’s Not Over For You!
A Missed Opportunity
And the close relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I ruin my own inheritance. You redeem my right of redemption for yourself, for I cannot redeem it."Ruth 4:6 For Meditation It was the appointment of his life. Yes, he was a good family man and cared deeply for the sanctity of his estate. But this … Continue reading A Missed Opportunity
That They May Live
Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’”Ezekiel 37:9 For Meditation There are times when everything around you become so dry and unbearably discomforting; one of those times … Continue reading That They May Live
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 