And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them.Luke 22:55 For Meditation It happens to all of us - the feeling of confidence about something. But internally, the discomfort consumes us. We tell ourselves we are cool, so we adjust … Continue reading The Warmth of the Early Morning Fire
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He Is Worthy!
Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!Revelation 5:12 A good knowledge of God and the right perspective of Christ could enrich our praise and worship in a profound way. The doxologies of the book of Revelation exemplify this truth. They are angelic songs … Continue reading He Is Worthy!
A Sanctified Life
How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the Lord has not denounced?Numbers 23:8 Your Blessing The rogue prophet, Balaam had it right. He had it right because God put those words in his mouth (Nu. 22:35). He spoke for the first time about Israel (23:7-10). He spoke from God … Continue reading A Sanctified Life
Fearless in Christ
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Your Encouragement What an encouragement! First, it’s a tremendous privilege to hear the Almighty God, speak to us. Second, It’s sweeter and heart-warming to … Continue reading Fearless in Christ
Human Preferences and God’s Choices
Isaac said, “Prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it to me to eat, so that I may give you my blessing before I die.Gen. 27:4 Rebekah and Isaac. Each preferred one of their twins to the other. Isaac loved Esau, but Rebekah preferred Jacob. While Isaac waited for his choice … Continue reading Human Preferences and God’s Choices
Into the Battle Front
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
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
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 