2 Corinthians 5:21 New International Version (NIV) God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. For Meditation The old lady was overwhelmed. The generosity of her son was too much to take in public, so she stepped aside and wept. It was … Continue reading Know Your God and His Desires
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Did You Hear Anything?
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe – Ephesians 1:18-19 Hearing is a very important and vital component … Continue reading Did You Hear Anything?
Intercepted By God
Intercepted by God Matthew 1:20 New International Version (NIV) But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. For … Continue reading Intercepted By God
Our Strong Redeemer
Jeremiah 50:34 New International Version (NIV) Yet their Redeemer is strong; the Lord Almighty is his name. For meditation Professional wrestling used to be one of my favorite sports. Champions like the charismatic Hulk Hogan, the Undertaker, Randy Savage (Macho Man), Andre the Giant, The Rock, and Triple H kept me glued to the TV at every opportunity. It’s … Continue reading Our Strong Redeemer
The Eli Syndrome
1 Samuel 3:8-9 New International Version (NIV) Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” For Meditation There are times when things dry up around us. That time is coming up in Senegal. The rainy season … Continue reading The Eli Syndrome
Lost In His Presence
Matthew 15:32 New International Version (NIV) Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” For meditation Three days with Jesus – that’s … Continue reading Lost In His Presence
And They Were Too Busy
Luke 14:18 New International Version (NIV) “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ Meditation Anybody who has put together a guest list for a wedding party can bear witness here. There is Cousin Sam and … Continue reading And They Were Too Busy
Vulnerable yet Steadfast
Jeremiah 37:20 New International Version (NIV) “Do not send me back to the house of Jonathan the secretary or I will die there.” For meditation The prophet was no coward. He spoke the word of God to a disobedient and obstinate people, at a time when the wrath of God was imminent upon the nation. … Continue reading Vulnerable yet Steadfast
As If I Don’t Know
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams – 1 Samuel 15:22 The story is told of a king and his palace administrator at a festival in their town. As the king sat in state, people lined up to pay homage and shower praises on him. They came … Continue reading As If I Don’t Know
