Matthew 14:23-24 New International Version After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. For Encouragement They were in trouble. The waves buffeted their … Continue reading The Lake Is No Hindrance
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When God Directs
Acts 9:11-12 New International Version The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” For Your Encouragement When God sends or … Continue reading When God Directs
Come and See!
Psalm 46:8 New International Version Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth. For Encouragement Never forget the overwhelming majesty of the Lord and His power in the affairs of this world. In all the rumblings and shakings in your life, God is on top of everything. He is providentially orchestrating … Continue reading Come and See!
The Crown Jewel of Victory Over Crisis
Genesis 50:19-20 New International Version But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. For Meditation When we get caught up in damaging situations of oppression and abuse, of rejection … Continue reading The Crown Jewel of Victory Over Crisis
Are You Ready?
Matthew 25:6 New International Version (NIV) “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ For Meditation As I read the Parable of the Ten Virgins, it reminds me of the inscription on the commercial vehicle my late cousin drove when I was growing up, “Are You Ready?” It was … Continue reading Are You Ready?
Comforted By Omniscience
Psalm 139:1 New International Version (NIV) You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. For Encouragement This morning, can you reflect on God’s perfect knowledge and personalize it as David did in Psalm 139? When you consider God knows you so flawlessly (1), what does it do to your faith and way of life? Does it change … Continue reading Comforted By Omniscience
The Death Of The Faithful
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants—Psalm 116:15 The Oldman sat up in his sickbed with sensors attached all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat as he talked with his four children surrounding him. He spoke candidly and with great optimism in his … Continue reading The Death Of The Faithful
Covered 24/7
Psalm 42:8 New International Version (NIV) By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life. For meditation, Who do you call when distressed? When the forces of evil rise against you, and everything is collapsing around you, where do you turn, and in whom does your confidence for … Continue reading Covered 24/7
Can I Say I Love Him?
Psalm 18:1 New International Version I love you, O Lord, my strength. For Meditation As I sing the song, “I love you Lord…” this morning, I asked myself, Can I truthfully say I love Jesus? Is my love sincere? David said in Psalm 18:1: “I love you, O Lord, my strength.” How could he confidently say that? Did David … Continue reading Can I Say I Love Him?