Photo by Alex Green on Pexels.com Psalm 55:6 New International Version I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. For Meditation Where do you turn when you come under constant and fiery attacks from people around you? What do you do when your enemies assail … Continue reading The Cry of the Wounded
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Sprinkle and Flavor
Matthew 5:13 New International Version (NIV) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. For meditation A tasty food owes every compliment it gets chiefly to one … Continue reading Sprinkle and Flavor
Overcoming Provocation
1 Samuel 1:6 New International Version Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation Being childless is grievous, especially in a polygamous marriage. Peninnah, the other wife of Elkanah, provoked Hannah because God had closed her womb (1 Samuel 1:6-7). Naturally, she grieved over her situation, … Continue reading Overcoming Provocation
Alertness Commanded
1 Peter 5:8 New International Version (NIV) Be alert and of sober mind. For Meditation If any command demands emphasis in the church today, it is alertness. Rapid events today suggest the imminent arrival of our Lord. The cynic will scoff, saying they have heard it before. The young and naïve will frown and say, … Continue reading Alertness Commanded
Peace In A Tumultuous World
Isaiah 26:3 New International Version You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. For Meditation Amidst the hustle and bustle of our lives, a subtle danger lurks—restlessness. This inner turmoil threatens the tranquility of our existence. We find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of busyness, striving for success and results, which … Continue reading Peace In A Tumultuous World
Do Not Let Them
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Galatians 6:17 New International Version (NIV) From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. For Meditation The Apostle Paul was right. All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (2 Timothy 3:1-2). It can be difficult for … Continue reading Do Not Let Them
Give It All to Christ
John 1:23 New International Version (NIV) John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” For Meditation It is vital to remind ourselves constantly that our life is not about us but all about God and His eternal … Continue reading Give It All to Christ
He Knows Your Pain
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com Proverbs 17:13 New International Version Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. For Meditation You opened your heart and gave your best to help them. You sought no payback. Neither did you intend to call for reciprocal action when you need a favor. You … Continue reading He Knows Your Pain
Called by Faith to Active Duty
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Esther 4:8 New International Version He [Mordecai] also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king’s presence … Continue reading Called by Faith to Active Duty