Matthew 13:29-30 King James Version (KJV) But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. For Meditation I always wondered why I had to eat and play with the big boys when I was growing up. But lately, … Continue reading The Benefit of Weeds

2 Samuel 18:33 New International Version (NIV) The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!” For Meditation David did everything to protect … Continue reading The Grieving Heart of a Loving Father

James 1:20 New International Version (NIV) Because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. For Meditation The call came just as I sat down for dinner. “Did you know that your brother’s wife had miscarried? She’s been hospitalized for the past five days with some complications”, my friend said. That was the spark. … Continue reading Bring the Fire Extinguisher!

Numbers 20:10 New International Version (NIV) He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” For Meditation Poor Moses! The man had been magnanimous for so long. He had turned down God’s suggestion to allow Him … Continue reading Don’t Let Them!

Genesis 41:43 New International Version (NIV) He had him ride in a chariot as his second-in-command, and people shouted before him, “Make way!” Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt. For meditation Somebody may ask how people all over Egypt were shouting, “Make way”, to a village boy and slave like Joseph. How … Continue reading Prepared by Adversity

 Hebrews 4:12 New International Version (NIV) For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. For Meditation  Her face was drenched with tears; her sobs, uncomfortably loud. She was going through a marital crisis, … Continue reading Pierced by the Word

Micah 7:18 New International Version (NIV) Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. For Meditation There is nothing torturous than anticipating the reaction of someone you have offended. “When will they return?” “What will they say?” I … Continue reading Confident of His Forgiveness

Genesis 41:16 New International Version (NIV) “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”  For Meditation Come with me in your sanctified imagination for a moment into Pharaoh’s court. Observe Pharaoh seated with his officials around him. The king is troubled by the dreams he had … Continue reading When God Is Given His Place