Isaiah 53:7 New King James Version He was oppressed and He was afflicted,Yet He opened not His mouth;He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,So He opened not His mouth. For Meditation Heaven’s glory became the scum of the earth, as His creation became the object of … Continue reading Look Up to Him for Life
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Celebrate the Goodness of God
Photo by Erin Kann on Pexels.com Psalm 136:1-3 New King James Version Thanksgiving to God for His Enduring Mercy Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!For His mercy endures forever.Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!For His mercy endures forever.Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!For His mercy endures forever: For Meditation Aren’t you blessed this morning? You are breathing. You … Continue reading Celebrate the Goodness of God
All I Have and Desire
Psalm 73:25 New International Version (NIV) Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. For Meditation What does a person know until they come to their wits end (Dan. 4:33-34; Lk. 15:17-20)? Can they accept their bankruptcy until they face inevitable death (1 Tim. 6:7)? No one can know God … Continue reading All I Have and Desire
Let’s Get Off His Seat
Hebrews 3:3 New International Version (NIV) Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For Meditation As a retired pastor, I see a lot of missteps pastors take, which leads them down the slippery road of pride and lofty living. … Continue reading Let’s Get Off His Seat
He Alone Deserves Our Worship
Revelation 4:9-11 New King James Version Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: “You are … Continue reading He Alone Deserves Our Worship
A Page From Job’s Diary
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Job 5:6-8 New Living Translation (NLT) If I were you, I would go to God and present my case to him. For Meditation “If I were you...” Well, that is why you are not me, my friend. So, don’t presume on my guilt, you of limited knowledge. Why don’t you be … Continue reading A Page From Job’s Diary
And Their Voices Prevailed
Photo by Paulo Oliveira on Pexels.com Luke 23:23 New King James Version But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed. For Meditation He had the opportunity to do the right thing. The accused had done nothing to deserve punishment, let … Continue reading And Their Voices Prevailed
A Refreshing Cup of Water
Philippians 2:21-22 New International Version (NIV) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. For meditation In my brief life as a pastor, many people have touched … Continue reading A Refreshing Cup of Water
A Heart’s Song to the Lord
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Luke 1:46-47 New International Version (NIV) My soul glorifies the Lordand my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For Meditation Only a life that has experienced the touch of divine grace can praise the Lord from the recesses of the heart. Such a heart appreciates the favor of God through … Continue reading A Heart’s Song to the Lord