Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work Acts 15:37-38 They were a good team – Paul and Barnabas – and the Holy Spirit put them together as the first … Continue reading When We Disagree
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The God Who Sees and Protects
And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 One of the scriptures that warms my heart is Psalm 139. To have the Almighty God as my Father alone … Continue reading The God Who Sees and Protects
If Wishes Were Horses
“Here comes that dreamer! … Come now, let’s kill him … Then we’ll see what comes of his dreams” Genesis 37:19-20 Joseph’s brothers come to buy grain in Egypt. They are brought before the man who oversees everything apart from the Pharaoh. They “bow to him with their faces to the ground” (Gen. 42:6). Joseph … Continue reading If Wishes Were Horses
It Is On Them, Not You.
Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. Proverbs 17:13 You opened your heart and gave your best to help them. You did not look for a payback. Neither did you intend to call for reciprocal action when you needed a favor. You did it for the love of God. … Continue reading It Is On Them, Not You.
Where Is Your Oil?
In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. Luke 10:30 “Somebody help me!” The distress call rang loud in Baba’s ears. He was ready to hang himself on the mango … Continue reading Where Is Your Oil?
Celebrate Your Victory Over Death
Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55 What makes death so shocking and painful? What makes it sting like a bee? Has not the fear of death become naturally crippling? But why? One of the reasons for this is because this life is the only one … Continue reading Celebrate Your Victory Over Death
Isn’t He Simply Ridiculous Sometimes?
Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there. 1 Kings 17:3-4 Isn't God simply ridiculous, sometimes? It’s amazing how He does things. His ways are unfathomable and His methods, mind-boggling. Some of the … Continue reading Isn’t He Simply Ridiculous Sometimes?
A Father’s Heart
“O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!” – 2 Samuel 18:33 2 Samuel 18:33 He was the darling boy of his father. Handsome from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, Absalom was highly praised and adored … Continue reading A Father’s Heart
Ahithophel’s Demise
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. 2 Samuel 17:23 For Meditation Ahithophel’s story fascinates me. He was a man of excellent judgment and King David’s chief counselor. So, what got … Continue reading Ahithophel’s Demise
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 