Photo by Kasuma on Pexels.com Psalm 46:10 New King James Version Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth! For Encouragement and Comfort An Akan proverb has a word for the world today: The fool thinks it does not concern him when the rain destroys … Continue reading Our God Reigns
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Prioritizing God’s Glory
Numbers 14:12 New King James Version I will strike them with the pestilence and disinherit them, and I will make of you a nation greater and mightier than they. For Meditation My grandchildren were watching a TV show I did not understand, but a section caught my attention. Ten contestants remained in separate rooms. Outside, the … Continue reading Prioritizing God’s Glory
What Is Going on Here?
Numbers 14:1 New King James Version So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. For Meditation What’s going on here, I mean, with your faith? What was supposed to be an encouraging and uplifting report to spur the congregation of Israel on to a remarkable conquest of Canaan … Continue reading What Is Going on Here?
Faith Is Bold Regardless
Numbers 13:30 New International Version Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” For Encouragement They went on a mission: to explore the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey and to bring back a report. God said it … Continue reading Faith Is Bold Regardless
Lord, I Need You!
Genesis 16:2 New International Version The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her. For Encouragement Disappointment often leads to skepticism, which, when unchecked, could destroy the foundation of our faith. Many have aborted their trust in the word of God because they waited long enough … Continue reading Lord, I Need You!
Made Alive and Dignified In Christ
Romans 4:17 New International Version As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. For Encouragement It is humbling—one of the most satisfying words to … Continue reading Made Alive and Dignified In Christ
When People Misunderstand You
Matthew 26:60-61 New International Version (NIV) But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” For MeditationThe High Court of the land sits, with Chief Justice Caiaphas presiding and in high … Continue reading When People Misunderstand You
Our Inadequate Self (2)
Our Inadequate Self (2) Jonah 4:5 New Living Translation Then Jonah went out to the east side of the city and made a shelter to sit under as he waited to see what would happen to the city. For Meditation The patience of God! How refreshing and otherworldly! After his perturbation, the Lord had just … Continue reading Our Inadequate Self (2)
Our Inadequate Self (1)
Photo by Valentin S on Pexels.com Jonah 4:6 New International Version Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant[a] and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. For Meditation The man had guts. He stood before God and questioned His benevolence and … Continue reading Our Inadequate Self (1)
