Luke 23:46 New International Version (NIV) Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. For Meditation Nothing more to say. Sometimes, that’s how it feels with the Passion story. Everything that must be said has already been said, in many ways. … Continue reading A Worthy Response To Calvary
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His Strength for Our Weakness
Judges 6:14 New International Version (NIV) The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” For Meditation Gideon was afraid like all the Israelites. It’s one of the effects of sin. It turns God’s people into weaklings instead of warriors. The power of … Continue reading His Strength for Our Weakness
Hosanna!
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” – Mark 11:9 A triumphant procession before the end of a battle? Only Jesus could do that. For, a warrior comes home to a triumphant procession only after a victory in battle. David led … Continue reading Hosanna!
Interrogating the Divine?
John 18:20-21 New International Version (NIV) “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” For Meditation It was Jesus' trial, and all eyes should have … Continue reading Interrogating the Divine?
I Am He
John 18:6 New Living Translation (NLT) As Jesus said “I am he,” they all drew back and fell to the ground! For Meditation Three words! Yet, packed with power and authority. The power from His response threw them on their backs. How then could they arrest Him when they had absolutely no ability to come near Him? But … Continue reading I Am He
Our Condescending Lord
Isaiah 53:2 New Living Translation (NLT) My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. For Meditation The message of Easter is simple, yet profound. It starts with God and ends … Continue reading Our Condescending Lord
Pierced by Greed
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction” (I Tim. 6:9). His face lit with excitement as he sat listening intently to his college friends talk about their country’s economic prospects. On a visit from the USA after four … Continue reading Pierced by Greed
Anxiety Attack at the Airport
Philippians 4:6-7 New International Version (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. For Meditation He missed his flight by about twelve hours. It was one … Continue reading Anxiety Attack at the Airport
It’s Not the End of Your Story
Genesis 37:23-24 New International Version (NIV) So, when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing—and they took him and threw him into the cistern. For Meditation There are times in life when dark clouds gather over us, and all we can think about is the impending devastating … Continue reading It’s Not the End of Your Story
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 