1 Samuel 26:12 New International Version (NIV) So David took the spear and water jug near Saul’s head, and they left. No one saw or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They were all sleeping, because the Lord had put them into a deep sleep. For Meditation When we get away with things in amazing … Continue reading It’s not You, but God
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When God Restores
I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing – Ezekiel 34:26 Jerusalem has fallen. The people of God are hopelessly languishing in Babylonian exile. They’ve hung their harps. Their captors want to hear some of their songs (Ps. 137:1-4). But, … Continue reading When God Restores
Is This How It Will Feel?
Matthew 25:10 New International Version (NIV) “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut For Meditation I have read the book and watched the movie, but I have never considered how … Continue reading Is This How It Will Feel?
A Privilege and Opportunity
1 Chronicles 29:14 New International Version (NIV) “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. For Meditation Do you know what a great privilege it is to be afforded … Continue reading A Privilege and Opportunity
Alone with Jesus
Mark 4:34 New International Version (NIV) He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. For Meditation Does a father disclose a family secret to a favorite child in public? Is it common practice for a couple to have very intimate discussions … Continue reading Alone with Jesus
Can’t Believe Again?
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them – Mark 11:23 Communication is the oxygen of every good relationship. Limit its supply, and you're courting trouble. Suspicions … Continue reading Can’t Believe Again?
The God of Yesterday and Today
The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine” 1 Samuel 17:37 He was a giant on his own – a head taller than anyone in Israel (1 Sam. 9:2). Chosen by God Almighty, Saul was anointed as king over Israel … Continue reading The God of Yesterday and Today
The Treasure of Character
Ruth 3:11 New International Version (NIV) And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character. For Meditation Character! How important and distinguished! It can be seen from a distance and smelled in an instant. … Continue reading The Treasure of Character
The Folly of Trusting Without God
1 Samuel 4:3 New International Version (NIV) When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Shiloh, so that He may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.” For Meditation God … Continue reading The Folly of Trusting Without God