Matthew 15:28 New International Version (NIV) Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment. For Meditation The challenges to the believer’s faith are fierce and stubborn. They’re enforced by the powers of darkness to prevent us from enjoying the blessings of our salvation. It … Continue reading The Challenges to Your Faith
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After Dad, What?
1 Kings 3:7 New International Version (NIV) “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. For Meditation Stepping into the shoes of great leader is always intimidating. The nagging question for the successor … Continue reading After Dad, What?
The Ultimate Choice
Ruth 1:8 New International Version (NIV) Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home. May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands and to me. For Meditation In the scripture for today, Naomi confronts her two daughters-in-law with a reality check that reveals their hearts. … Continue reading The Ultimate Choice
Why Did He Do It?
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?
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?
