For before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision – Galatians 2:12. Is it possible to stand up with steadfast determination for what we believe without changing our behavior according to our environment? As opinion leaders, wherever … Continue reading Spiritual Hypocrisy
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A Dangerous Attitude
Deuteronomy 5:27 New King James Version You go near and hear all that the Lord our God may say, and tell us all that the Lord our God says to you, and we will hear and do it.’ For Encouragement The Israelites leaders could not stand hearing the voice of God that came from the fire and smoke on Mount Sinai. … Continue reading A Dangerous Attitude
Everlasting Nourishment
John 6:30-31 New King James Version Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” For Meditation A lesson in God-dependency, one day … Continue reading Everlasting Nourishment
Musings of A Dejected Apostle (3)
Proud Waves Presumptuous Declarations Luke 22:31-32 New King James Version 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.” For Meditation Many the time, we consider ourselves so powerful and spiritual that … Continue reading Musings of A Dejected Apostle (3)
Musings of A Dejected Apostle (2)
Tension At The Evening Meal John 13:21 New International Version After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.” For Meditation It all started around the evening meal in the Upper Room. I have never seen such humility before—that my Lord … Continue reading Musings of A Dejected Apostle (2)
Musings of A Dejected Disciple (1)
The Gethsemane Failure Mark 14:41 New International Version Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. For Meditation As I sit here licking my wound, Gethsemane opens to me freshly. O, how things could … Continue reading Musings of A Dejected Disciple (1)
Frustrated And Tired?
His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” - Job 2:9 Satan knows when we are most vulnerable. He sneaks in and moves for a kill with the aid of our closest ally. For Job, Satan employed his wife to deal him with a fatal blow to his God-affirmed … Continue reading Frustrated And Tired?
Your Meal Ticket?
John 6:25-27 New International Version When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.Do not work for food … Continue reading Your Meal Ticket?
How Soon We Forget
He Never Forgets Numbers 14:1-3 New International Version That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let … Continue reading How Soon We Forget
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 