Luke 2:29-30 New International Version (NIV) “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation For Meditation Eli Stanley Jones, the 20th-century Methodist missionary and theologian from Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States of America, mostly targeted the educated classes in India. He spent much of his … Continue reading Who Is He To You?
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Because He Is Coming
Luke 1:13 New International Version (NIV) But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. For Meditation I remember the first time the then President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, visited my hometown. I … Continue reading Because He Is Coming
Reception of the Good News
2 Samuel 18:31 New International Version (NIV) Then the Cushite arrived and said, “My lord the king, hear the good news! The Lord has vindicated you today by delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.” For Meditation Probably one of the greatest impediments to the Gospel is how people receive it. … Continue reading Reception of the Good News
The Christmas Message
Luke 1:45 New International Version (NIV) Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! For Meditation All disputes about date aside, Christmas is a special day all over the world. It is a day of joy and celebration – the day God became human and lived among us. … Continue reading The Christmas Message
Renewed Strength
Isaiah 40:31 New International Version (NIV) Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. For Meditation “O, No! This is not happening,” Kim said, throwing her hands into the air. This was the fourth … Continue reading Renewed Strength
It Is Possible!
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,” but her husband, Nabal, was “surly and mean in his dealings” (1 … Continue reading It Is Possible!
The Surprise Factor
Luke 2:13 New International Version (NIV) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God. For Meditation This could have been one of those nights when this company of men looked forward to a refreshing rest after a busy day. There was nothing unusual around to warn and prepare them … Continue reading The Surprise Factor
Pushing the Right Button
Matthew 22:16 New International Version (NIV) “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. For meditation Isn’t it interesting how people come around with … Continue reading Pushing the Right Button
Heaven Rules!
Daniel 4:26 New International Version (NIV) The command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules. For Meditation Heaven rules! Many times we forget this. I have watched people sit on television making proclamations as if they set the … Continue reading Heaven Rules!