Isaiah 12:2 New International Version (NIV) Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” For Meditation I remember one of my schoolmates from elementary school. His ‘facial architecture’ was proverbial – not one you would describe as handsome. It earned him … Continue reading Our Defense

Isaiah 64:4 New International Version (NIV) Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. For meditation “The doctor doesn’t even look my way when he comes on his rounds,” my sister complained. She was … Continue reading None like Jesus

Acts 3:2 New International Version (NIV) Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. For meditation Our house help, Ernestine, is so caught up in her ways that it’s not funny. She has a … Continue reading Caught in the Routine of Life

1 Samuel 30:6 New International Version (NIV) But David found strength in the Lord his God. For Meditation  One situation in which most of us fail is when we’re overwhelmed by vicious attacks and threats in life. One person’s assault could be burdensome enough, but a whole army of six hundred angry soldiers is ominously overwhelming. But … Continue reading Finding Strength in God

Mark 12:43 New International Version (NIV) Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. For Meditation There are several reasons people give for skipping Sunday services. Some are genuine concerns, but others are funny and simply ridiculous. Some may skip … Continue reading All to Jesus

Psalm 26:1 New Living Translation (NLT) Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. For Meditation Imagine this situation. You sit through the vituperation of Allan, your boss, for about ten minutes without speaking back. A lot is said that cut through the heart and begs your … Continue reading Truth Vindicates

Nehemiah 1:4 New International Version (NIV) When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. For meditation Matthew Henry has said that “The soul of prayer is the heart’s desire.” How true it is. What gives life to our prayers before … Continue reading Broken in Prayer

Acts 16:29-30 New International Version (NIV) “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” For Meditation All he knew was the distress call from Macedonia and his response. I don’t think Paul expected the people’s reaction to his kind act towards the slave girl at Philippi (Acts 16:16-24). However, it landed him in jail with … Continue reading Why Am I Here?