He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers he did not open his mouth – Isaiah 53:7 Why did He do it? Heaven’s glory, now scum of the earth. His creation, the object of … Continue reading Why Did He Do It?
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Desperate Effort in Futility
Matthew 27:63 New International Version (NIV) “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ For Meditation It is morning, the day after. Calvary is quiet. Three people were crucified yesterday, but only two remain on their crosses. Jesus is buried in the … Continue reading Desperate Effort in Futility
A Worthy Response To Calvary
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
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
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 