Matthew 4:2 New International Version After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. For Meditation The fasting of Jesus and His tempting by the devil is an excellent example for us when we fast. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matt. … Continue reading A Journey of Renewal and Refocusing
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If The Crown Fits
And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people—for they knew He had spoken this parable against them – Luke 20:19 For Meditation They heard Him very well. The Parable spoke to their hearts and judged them. The Lord Jesus clearly outlined the offenses … Continue reading If The Crown Fits
The Shepherd’s Blessing.
Psalm 23:1-3 New International Version The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Your Encouragement May God, your Shepherd, feed, refresh, and guide you in everything through the day in Christ Jesus. May He cause … Continue reading The Shepherd’s Blessing.
The Key Is In Your Hand
Proverbs 3:3-4 New International Version (NIV) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. For Meditation The chief executive returned subdued from a housing agency that had failed to refund the security … Continue reading The Key Is In Your Hand
The Ahab Syndrome
1 Kings 22:7 New International Version But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?” For Encouragement Too many voices are rising in the name of Jesus in the church today. But who is speaking His word? The prophetic ministry has trivialized the essence of listening to and hearing from … Continue reading The Ahab Syndrome
The Director of your Life
The Director of Your Life Psalm 37:23-24 New Living Translation The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. For Encouragement As I meditated on this scripture today, my mind settled on the word—directs. The role of a film director … Continue reading The Director of your Life
Refreshed by Heaven’s Dew
“May God give you heaven’s dew and earth’s richness—an abundance of grain and new wine” (Gen. 27:28). For Encouragement God’s victorious prophet on the run? Sullen-faced and tired, with his body drenched with profuse perspiration, Elijah was running from wicked Jezebel, who had threatened his life. Nobody escapes her fury. And he would not be the … Continue reading Refreshed by Heaven’s Dew
Salted Conversation
Colossians 4:6 New International Version Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Your Encouragement None of us can do without grace. Mindful of this, Paul tells us to be gracious to one another in conversations (Col. 4:6). We need to listen to understand each … Continue reading Salted Conversation
The Marvel of Knowing Christ
John 1:50 New International Version Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” For Meditation Every day is a marvel with Jesus. He opens Himself to us in portions we can handle and enjoy, thus growing into His likeness each day. Canaan was … Continue reading The Marvel of Knowing Christ
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 