Matthew 6:5 New International Version (NIV) “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. For Meditation There is no showmanship in prayer (Matt. 6:5). … Continue reading Prayer Made Simple
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Being Vigilant?
1 Chronicles 12:32 New International Version (NIV) From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; For Meditation King Saul was dead (1 Chron. 10:4). The men of Judah anointed David as king over the tribe of Judah (2 Sam. 2:4). But now … Continue reading Being Vigilant?
Living with Purpose
Mark 10:32 New International Version (NIV) They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. For Meditation When we live life with purpose, we become … Continue reading Living with Purpose
Are We Blind?
Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains” – John 9:41. Allow me to be a little personal this week. What is wrong with us in some of our nations in Africa? Why can’t we reckon the filth in our … Continue reading Are We Blind?
Expecting A Word of God’s Unfailing Love
Psalm 143:8 New International Version (NIV) Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. For Meditation How comforting it is to know that we can ask and expect God to affirm His … Continue reading Expecting A Word of God’s Unfailing Love
It’s not You, but God
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
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