Genesis 45:15 New International Version (NIV) And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him. Meditation I can see him clearly now, because I have come to understand the power of forgiveness. The men who subjected him to the worst humiliation and cruelty stood before him. Joseph had the power … Continue reading The Beauty of a Forgiving Heart
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Calling Eternal-minded Believers
Genesis 25:34 New King James Version (NKJV) And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus, Esau despised his birthright. For Meditation Richard Quest has an interesting commercial that spotlights the value of pennies. A woman drops a penny while rummaging through her handbag. Richard picks … Continue reading Calling Eternal-minded Believers
Overcoming Temptation
The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. (Luke 4:9) It is interesting to read twice that Jesus was led by the devil to the point of temptation (Lk. 4:5, 9). It … Continue reading Overcoming Temptation
Priestly Responsibility
Ezra 7:10 New International Version (NIV) Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. For Meditation Do you know that you are a priest of God? (1 Pt. 2:9) As priest, are you committed to the devotions of your office just … Continue reading Priestly Responsibility
Expensive Bargain
Genesis 25:30 New International Version (NIV) “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” For meditation Sometimes we make decisions that nag us for a lifetime. The question of what may have happened had the decision been different often becomes our constant judge. I remember an experience in … Continue reading Expensive Bargain
Self-Discipline
I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified” (1 Cor. 9:27) The year 2018 is upon us at last. 2017 has gone with its troubles and disappointments and failures, but the vision and hope live on. … Continue reading Self-Discipline
Two Angels, One Lesson.
Hebrews 13:2 New International Version (NIV) Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. For Meditation I arrived one day early. The students’ Hall that would house us at Moody Bible College for the Pastors conference would not open till the next … Continue reading Two Angels, One Lesson.
Muffle It!
Proverbs 29:20 New International Version (NIV) Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. For meditation He should have kept quiet, and rather pondered over what the Lord said. But he ran his mouth. “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison or … Continue reading Muffle It!
A Sobering Thought
2 Corinthians 4:7 New International Version (NIV) But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. For meditation As a child of God, do you know that the only time you can have the right perspective of yourself is to behold yourself in the … Continue reading A Sobering Thought
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 