Numbers 12:2 New International Version (NIV) “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. There is a sweet taste around this scripture that warms my heart as a leader, but more than that, as a child of God. It stands on the premise of obedience and intimate relationship … Continue reading And the Lord Heard
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Hasty Promises
Matthew 26:33 New International Version (NIV) Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” For Meditation I have another plea and confession to make. I need help with my tongue. Holding back my words have, many times, become a problem, especially with promises to help meet some needs that … Continue reading Hasty Promises
The Death Of The Faithful
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants – Psalm 116:15 The old man sat up in his sick bed with sensors running all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat as he began to talk with his four children surrounding him. He spoke very candidly … Continue reading The Death Of The Faithful
Give It All To Christ
John 1:23 New International Version (NIV) John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” For Meditation Isn’t it good to always remind ourselves that our life is not about us, but all about God and His eternal … Continue reading Give It All To Christ
Focused Discipleship
Then he said to him, “Follow me!” – Jn. 21:19 It was a cold and breezy morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Jn. 21:1-23). The resurrected Jesus appear Focused Died to seven of His disciples after a night of fruitless fishing expedition. He dined with them over some hot broiled fish and bread, after … Continue reading Focused Discipleship
Talking Life and Death
1 Corinthians 15:5 New International Version (NIV) “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” For meditation Life is so uncertain, and death is so threatening. Nothing consumes us more than what we think and do with life and death. Many times, we feel incompetent about our life, but there are … Continue reading Talking Life and Death
Give Him the Joy
Ezekiel 14:12-14 New International Version (NIV) The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its people and their animals, even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, … Continue reading Give Him the Joy
The Shimei Factor in Us
1 Kings 2:36-37 New International Version (NIV) Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. The day you leave and cross the Kidron Valley, you can be sure you will die; your blood will be on your own … Continue reading The Shimei Factor in Us
Living With A Purpose
“They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid” (Mark 10:32) When we live life with a purpose, we are determined, fearless, and confident of victory. We do not avoid problems and difficulties. We accept them as realities of life … Continue reading Living With A Purpose