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
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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
Walking With Jesus
John 2:5 New International Version (NIV) His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” For Meditation If there is anyone who knew the divinity of Jesus from the beginning to the end of His life, it was Mary, His mother. Elizabeth’s inspired confession (42-45) and Mary’s own inspired responsive song – the … Continue reading Walking With Jesus
Privileged Ambassadors
2 Corinthians 5:20 New International Version (NIV) We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. For meditation An Embassy could be classified as a country within another country. The laws and processes within it are those of the sending nation. The … Continue reading Privileged Ambassadors
God’s Perspective of Us
Judges 6:12 New International Version (NIV) When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” For Meditation We don’t know ourselves until God reveals His knowledge to us. We could then affirm with the Psalmist, God’s wonderful craftsmanship and our uniqueness in creation. “I praise you because I am fearfully and … Continue reading God’s Perspective of Us
Bone of My Bone
Genesis 2:23 New International Version (NIV) The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” For meditation His eyes opened wide; his jaw dropped. Self-awareness set in, and it was simply overwhelming. The sights and sounds of his … Continue reading Bone of My Bone
Impressions of Life
Daniel 6:14-16 New International Version (NIV) When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him … The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!” For meditation One thing I have come to learn very quickly in … Continue reading Impressions of Life
Where is the Evidence?
Luke 19:8 New International Version (NIV) “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” For Meditation He didn’t have to do it. But He did. Zacchaeus committed to give half of his possessions … Continue reading Where is the Evidence?
