“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28)“ His people scorned him. As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made a lot of money for Rome and himself. He was almost a pigmy and got pushed around in crowds. On this day, something puzzled him. Zacchaeus … Continue reading Curing A Wearied Soul
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IF THE LORD HAD NOT BEEN ON OUR SIDE
And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren” - Luke 22:31-32 The schemes of the devil are subtle and ensnaring. Without the Lord, we all have no chance against … Continue reading IF THE LORD HAD NOT BEEN ON OUR SIDE
The Cry of the Wounded
Job 24:12 New International Version The groans of the dying rise from the city, and the souls of the wounded cry out for help. But God charges no one with wrongdoing. For Encouragement The carnage is always devastating. It is an age-old story everywhere people have fought wars—often senseless. Women, children, the aged, the disabled, and … Continue reading The Cry of the Wounded
Were There Not Three?
Daniel 3:24 New International Version Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” For Meditation Their fidelity challenged his authority, and he was fuming with rage. How dare they disrespect the king before his trusted officials! Into … Continue reading Were There Not Three?
Where Is Your Heart?
Luke 20:19 New King James Version 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. For Meditation They heard Him very well. The Parable spoke to their hearts and judged them. The Prosecutor clearly outlined … Continue reading Where Is Your Heart?
Still Confused?
Isaiah 53:2-3 New International Version (NIV) He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. He was was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. For Encouragement This prophesy still stands before us today as it did during … Continue reading Still Confused?
Spiritual Hypocrisy
Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group – Galatians 2:12 As opinion leaders, wherever we are, it is instructive to know that … Continue reading Spiritual Hypocrisy
That You Can Believe
Mark 9:21-24 New International Version Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately … Continue reading That You Can Believe
Sowing Mercy
Matthew 5:7 New International Version Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Your Encouragement We reap what we sow (Gal. 6:7). So, let us go out today, sowing mercy in every field, that we may harvest an abundance of His unfailing compassion that is new every morning. For, great is His faithfulness (Lam. … Continue reading Sowing Mercy
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 