Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire – Nehemiah 1:3 He didn’t have to concern himself with Jerusalem and the condition of the returnees, but he did. Nehemiah was born … Continue reading What Report Have You Received?
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Excellent Advice
1 Chronicles 28:9 New International Version (NIV) “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. … Continue reading Excellent Advice
Open Hatch
1 Corinthians 10:13 New International Version (NIV) No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For meditation You’re standing alone in … Continue reading Open Hatch
Does the Word Offend You?
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?
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
