Matthew 15:12 New International Version (NIV) Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” For Meditation Jesus just corrected the Pharisees. They were wrong by elevating their tradition over the word of God (Matt. 15:6). It is the height of hypocrisy, and Jesus … Continue reading Does the Word Offend You?
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A Welcome Breeze of Good News
Mark 10:47 New International Version (NIV) When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” For Meditation In a world where bad news is suffocating people, a gentle breeze of good news is always a life saver. Blind Bartimaeus had this life altering experience one … Continue reading A Welcome Breeze of Good News
Whoever Thought …?
Job 1:1 New International Version (NIV) In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. For Meditation God has work to do on all of us. Even Job, the “blameless and upright; who feared God and shunned evil,” needed pruning (Job. 1:1). Who … Continue reading Whoever Thought …?
Have You Told God?
Psalm 66:17-20 New International Version (NIV) I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his … Continue reading Have You Told God?
What Would Get You to Lose It?
1 Samuel 25:13 New Living Translation (NLT) “Get your swords!” was David’s reply as he strapped on his own. Then 400 men started off with David, and 200 remained behind to guard their equipment. For meditation He had survived King Saul in the wilderness. David was presented with the sweetest opportunity to strike and finish … Continue reading What Would Get You to Lose It?
Pleasantly Received by God
2 Corinthians 8:12 New International Version (NIV) For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. For meditation Two things about giving I have found helpful – willingness and ability. It’s very simple. I have in my heart to give. I have … Continue reading Pleasantly Received by God
When Your Enemy Is Vulnerable
1 Samuel 24:4 New International Version (NIV) Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. For Meditation Let’s be honest here. There is a deep-seated desire in us to hit back hard at our enemies when they are most vulnerable, or to laugh at their nakedness induced by some terrible … Continue reading When Your Enemy Is Vulnerable
A Mother’s Heart
The woman whose son was alive was deeply moved out of love for her son and said to the king, “Please, my lord, give her the living baby! Don’t kill him!” – 1 Kings 3:26 She knew her baby. She carried him for nine months and delighted in his movements in her tummy. His kicks were … Continue reading A Mother’s Heart
The Key to Fulfilling Our Mandate
John 13:3 New International Version (NIV) Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. For meditation We all have one problem. It reveals itself in many forms and in different settings. We may deny we have it, but it’s there nonetheless. … Continue reading The Key to Fulfilling Our Mandate
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 