Job 2:5 New International Version (NIV) But now stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face. For Meditation Consider Satan's thinking pattern here. If causing Job to lose his wealth and children couldn't move him to disown God, maybe an attack on his health would. … Continue reading Watch That Guy
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He Wants your Attention
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (Jn. 4:7) The poor woman went to the well that day for the same reason she had routinely made that trip countless number of times before. She was not expecting any extraordinary situation as she approached the well. But … Continue reading He Wants your Attention
Trained by Affliction
Job 2:3 New International Version (NIV) Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. For Meditation Satan is fuming. He has dealt Job four heavy blows in rapid succession, but the old … Continue reading Trained by Affliction
The Beauty of a Forgiving Heart
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
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
