“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!
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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
And She Clung to Her
Then they lifted up their voices and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.Ruth 1:14 For MeditationWhy did Ruth cling to Naomi so tightly? (Ruth 1:14). What did she see in her mother-in-law that touched her so much that she held unyieldingly to her, vowing never to let her go, but … Continue reading And She Clung to Her
The Comfort of His Presence
In His Presence 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. Little Annie woke up in the middle of the night with a bad dream. The room was dark, so she screamed. “It’s alright, darling.” Annie threw her arms around her mother in a big … Continue reading The Comfort of His Presence
The Nabal Virus
Nabal answered David’s servants, “Who is this David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants are breaking away from their masters these days. Why should I take my bread and water, and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give it to men coming from who knows where?”1 Samuel 25:10-11 For Meditation Paul was right. … Continue reading The Nabal Virus
Calm Over the Storm
David had just said, “It’s been useless—all my watching over this fellow’s property in the wilderness so that nothing of his was missing. He has paid me back evil for good. May God deal with David, be it ever so severely, if by morning I leave alive one male of all who belong to him!”1 Samuel 25:21-22 For Meditation There is no … Continue reading Calm Over the Storm
The Abigail Rule
Then she told her servants, “Go on ahead; I’ll follow you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.1 Samuel 25:19 For Meditation ... To tell OR not to tell... … Danger looms… … Time, of the essence… … Leadership, on critical demand… … Initiative, a pearl here… … Husband, intransigent – more than that, foolish… … … Continue reading The Abigail Rule
You and Your Domestic Workers.
One of the servants told Abigail, Nabal’s wife “… Now think it over and see what you can do, because disaster is hanging over our master and his whole household. He is such a wicked man that no one can talk to him.”1 Samuel 25:14, 17 For Meditation “One of the servants told Abigail…” I find … Continue reading You and Your Domestic Workers.
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 