“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Lk. 9:23). The story is told of a play that drew crowds of Easter tourists. They all came to see the passion play depicting the cross of Calvary, and, O, what a moving drama it was, … Continue reading Th Weight of the Cross
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Don’t Mess with Jealousy
1 Samuel 31:7 New International Version (NIV) When the Israelites along the valley and those across the Jordan saw that the Israelite army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their towns and fled. And the Philistines came and occupied them. For Meditation Jealousy never pays good dividends. It never … Continue reading Don’t Mess with Jealousy
Showers of Blessing
Ezekiel 34:26 New International Version (NIV) I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing. For Meditation That’s what we need in our time – showers of blessing – abundance of rains in its season. We need a refreshing from … Continue reading Showers of Blessing
He Has Your Back
Luke 7:50 New International Version (NIV) Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” For meditation I can see her in my sanctified imagination, as she walked out of the house of Simon, the Pharisee who hosted Jesus for dinner – a twinkle in her eyes, a glow in her face like … Continue reading He Has Your Back
The Sinner on the Sinner
Luke 7:39 New International Version (NIV) When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” For Meditation She knew her situation – the woman who anointed Jesus at … Continue reading The Sinner on the Sinner
One Critical Choice
Acts 7:22 New International Version (NIV) Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. For Meditation Moses made one critical choice in life: “He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin” (Heb. 11:25). He walked away … Continue reading One Critical Choice
When You Know You Messed Up
2 Samuel 17:23 New International Version (NIV) When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. For meditation Faithfulness is divine and emphasizes our commitment to a relationship, a covenant, or a course. … Continue reading When You Know You Messed Up
Of Decisions and Consequences
Genesis 25:32 New International Version (NIV) “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” For meditation Maybe Jacob set a trap for Esau when Esau came from the open country, famished; or maybe he did not (Gen. 25:29-34). It could also be that Jacob took advantage of Esau’s … Continue reading Of Decisions and Consequences
Rewarded by Faith
Matthew 8:8 New International Version (NIV) The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For Meditation He came for one thing – healing for his servant. The centurion was driven by his love for his servant to … Continue reading Rewarded by Faith
