“Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? – Acts 5:3 Is telling a lie okay? Does God really understand when we tell a lie to get out of trouble? Is lying any less … Continue reading Playing with Fire
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The Solution in Your Hands
Hebrews 4:16 New International Version (NIV) Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. For meditation I shivered in bed this morning for nothing. The bedsheet provided no warmth. I turned uncomfortably around, as sleep eluded me. Why … Continue reading The Solution in Your Hands
Point of Blessing
Acts 27:24 New International Version (NIV) Do not be afraid, Paul … and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you. For Meditation They were caught in a furious storm. Majority of them took the decision to sail against Paul’s counsel. Now they were fighting for their lives on high … Continue reading Point of Blessing
Maybe Not …
Ruth 4:6 New International Version (NIV) At this, the guardian-redeemer said, “Then I cannot redeem it because I might endanger my own estate. You redeem it yourself. I cannot do it.” For meditation He readily accepted to buy Elimelech’s field Naomi was selling, as Boaz wisely put it before the elders of the town (Ruth 4:2-12). … Continue reading Maybe Not …
A Contrast in Beauty and Tact
His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was a Calebite - 1 Samuel 25:3. The commentary is very specific. Abigail was intelligent and beautiful. Nabal was surly and mean (1 Sam. 25:3). The contrast is … Continue reading A Contrast in Beauty and Tact
A Day for Reflection
Ecclesiastes 3:1 New International Version (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens For Meditation Today is a day for reflection. It’s a day with its peculiar activities. At midnight, every activity for Saturday 22 July 2017 will cease, and we’ll bid today, goodbye. A new season will … Continue reading A Day for Reflection
The Power and Authority of God’s Word
Mark 2:11 New International Version (NIV) “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” For meditation It was a simple thing for Him, but they could not perceive it. The creative Word of God stood in human flesh before them; but the teachers of the law refused to recognize Him. Not that … Continue reading The Power and Authority of God’s Word
Where Pride Could Take You
2 Kings 5:12 New International Version (NIV) “Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn’t I wash in them and be cleansed?” For Meditation “I can’t believe you, Kwame. After all your education, how could you believe that somebody’s death can save you?” my friend said. He … Continue reading Where Pride Could Take You
Dizzying Sight from the Summit of Mt. Forgiveness
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” – Matthew 18:21 Peter was feeling good about himself. He was magnanimous in his proposition to Jesus with his question. The Pharisees taught that a person should be forgiven up … Continue reading Dizzying Sight from the Summit of Mt. Forgiveness
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 