City Gate 2 Kings 7:19 New King James Version Then that officer had answered the man of God, and said, “Now look, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, could such a thing be?” For MeditationHe didn’t have to speak. His job was to prop the king up when he leaned. That would have been okay if he … Continue reading Fatal Blunder
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Blessed By The Fear of The Lord
Psalm 128:1 New King James Version Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,Who walks in His ways. For Meditation Promises of God’s blessings—how abundant from His gracious hands to those who fear Him and walk in obedience with Him! (Psalm 128:1-3). You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.You will be joyful and prosperous. You will enjoy a fruitful … Continue reading Blessed By The Fear of The Lord
Spiritual Hypocrisy
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
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?