Job 42:11 New International Version (NIV) All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. For Meditation Interesting! After … Continue reading A Test of Grace
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The Lord Jesus Sees You (3)
Hagar’s renaissance Genesis 16:13 New International Version She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” For Encouragement Put yourself in the position of Hagar for a minute. Abraham hauled her from her native land and into … Continue reading The Lord Jesus Sees You (3)
The Lord Jesus Sees You (2)
Genesis 16:5-6 New International Version Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the Lord judge between you and me.” “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever … Continue reading The Lord Jesus Sees You (2)
The Lord Jesus Sees You (1)
Genesis 16:1-2 New International Version Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Meditation Unbelief is tragic and can lead to impatience, especially in this fast-paced world. Our … Continue reading The Lord Jesus Sees You (1)
The Silent Cry of the Heart
1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version (NIV) And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.” For Meditation One tragedy of life is the tendency of some people to conceal their heartache and torment instead of crying for help. These people dress sharply every day and step out in style. They admire … Continue reading The Silent Cry of the Heart
When Confused
When Confused Philippians 4:6-7 New International Version (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. For Meditation He missed his flight by about twelve hours. It was … Continue reading When Confused
Reminding Ourselves
Photo by PUSCAU DANIEL FLORIN on Pexels.com Romans 12:1-2 New International Version Therefore, I urge you, brothers, and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of … Continue reading Reminding Ourselves
In Your Anxious Moments
Judges 7:9-11 New International Version (NIV) If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp … and listen to what they are saying … [and] be encouraged.” For Meditation In all of scripture, I have not yet seen any person with whom God dealt so tenderly as Gideon. The man was afraid, had zero … Continue reading In Your Anxious Moments
Look Up And See Jesus In Your Situation
Acts 7:59-60 New King James Version “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” … And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” … Continue reading Look Up And See Jesus In Your Situation