Mark 1:40-41 New Living Translation A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” For Encouragement His plea was simple and humble. … Continue reading Most Soothing Words Today
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Do You Know Who He Is?
Mark 1:24 New King James Version “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” For Meditation Jesus had just started His ministry after His baptism. He went to Capernaum and taught in the synagogue in a way that amazed the people. … Continue reading Do You Know Who He Is?
The Lord of Surprises
As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her, and he said, “Don’t cry.” Luke 7:12-13. Did this poor widow expect to see … Continue reading The Lord of Surprises
The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
Job 24:12 New King James Version The dying groan in the city,And the souls of the wounded cry out;Yet God does not charge them with wrong. For Encouragement We have a lot to learn from the tragic consequences of the rape of Tamar by her brother, Amnon (2 Samuel 13:1-22). Unfortunately, similar stories are told in silence … Continue reading The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
The Cry of the Afflicted (1)
2 Samuel 13:19 New International Version Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornate robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went. For Meditation She was innocent and caring, young, and with her life wide open before her. She loved people and desired … Continue reading The Cry of the Afflicted (1)
Get Up … And Walk!
John 5:8-9 New International Version Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. For Encouragement The poor man had been in his paralytic condition for 38 years, lying at the Pool of Bethesda with no hope of getting healed. … Continue reading Get Up … And Walk!
Do Not Forget So Quickly!
James 1:23-24 New International Version Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. For Meditation I hear the receding footsteps of the past year. I … Continue reading Do Not Forget So Quickly!
The Key To Your Blessing
The twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever – Revelation 4:10-11 So, you made it to 2023. Bless the name of the Lord for crossing over the threshold into his new year. He has a plan and purpose for your life—to prosper you and not … Continue reading The Key To Your Blessing
Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Genesis 32:7-8 New King James Version So, Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.” For Your Encouragement The offender runs … Continue reading Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear