Luke 24:27 New International Version (NIV) And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. For Meditation It’s interesting how easily our expectations can deceive us. We often look at things through our personal prisms, interpret them on the basis of our experiences, and build … Continue reading Redirected Minds
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When Doubt Clouds The Son
Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe – John 20:25 Don’t blame Thomas too much. Though he trusted Jesus and remained faithful to Him, the events of the week had left him disillusioned and … Continue reading When Doubt Clouds The Son
Prepared Hearts
Luke 23:56 New Living Translation (NLT) Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as required by the law. For Meditation They did not think the opportunity would be there. Crucified criminals were often left on … Continue reading Prepared Hearts
Talk Is Cheap!
Matthew 26:74 New International Version (NIV) Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately a rooster crowed. For Meditation Throughout his campaign, US President Donald Trump accused China of manipulating its currency to take advantage of the United States. But three months after his election, … Continue reading Talk Is Cheap!
Anguished Soul
Luke 22:44 New International Version (NIV) And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. For Meditation They were not tears of joy. Check the account of the Hebrews writer and see what was going on. “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, … Continue reading Anguished Soul
Is It Really?
Matthew 26:8 New International Version (NIV) When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. For Meditation Was it really a waste – what the woman did to Jesus in Simon the Leper’s home (Matt. 26:6-13; Jn. 12:1-8)? Simon was appreciating the Lord for healing him of leprosy. He, who was … Continue reading Is It Really?
It Didn’t Just Happen!
Luke 22:3 New International Version (NIV) Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. For meditation “I don’t know what came over me.” You heard that before. Probably, your husband said it to you on his knees, with tears that could fill a bucket. The last time, he assured you that he will never lay … Continue reading It Didn’t Just Happen!
Partial Obedience, Not Obedience
1 Samuel 15:20-21 New International Version (NIV) “But I did obey the Lord,” Saul said. “I went on the mission … I completely destroyed the Amalekites … The soldiers took sheep and cattle … in order to sacrifice them to the Lord.” For meditation What was King Saul thinking? God’s instruction was simple. “Go, attack the Amalekites and … Continue reading Partial Obedience, Not Obedience
Who Is the Real Owner?
If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”Luke 19:31 Sometimes we act as if we own everything in this world. Our boastful attitude and posture is stark evidence of our ignorance and folly. “For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 … Continue reading Who Is the Real Owner?
