Photo by Denzel V on Pexels.com When Disappointment Dulls the Heart Luke 24:25 New King James Version Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! For Encouragement Breaking News! “The tomb is empty!” the women reported. Ruffled, Peter and John sprinted to the … Continue reading When Disappointment Dulls the Heart
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The Crossroads of Your Heart
The Crossroad of Your Heart Luke 10:30 New King James Version Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. For Encouragement The rugged, winding, and steep road from Jerusalem to Jericho lies in eerie silence. Somewhere ahead, a wounded … Continue reading The Crossroads of Your Heart
What Made Them So Angry?
Luke 4:27 New International Version And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian. For Meditation It was a Sabbath day in Nazareth, and Jesus read a passage from the prophet Isaiah (Isa. 61:1-2). The prophecy spoke about the Spirit’s … Continue reading What Made Them So Angry?
The Reward of Selfishness
The Rewards of Selfishness and Greed Genesis 13:10-11New International Version Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) So, Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the … Continue reading The Reward of Selfishness
When Conflict Arises
When Conflict Arises Genesis 13:8-9 New International Version So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me,or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. 9 Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to … Continue reading When Conflict Arises
God Has Taken Up Your Cause
Lamentations 3:58English Standard Version You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life. For EncouragementIf any prophet knew suffering for righteousness’ sake in the Old Testament, it was Jeremiah. Every word he spoke drew only harsh responses, rebuke, and even bodily affliction. They persecuted him for the countercultural messages he carried to a nation that had forsaken … Continue reading God Has Taken Up Your Cause
God’s Masterpiece in Christ
Photo by Abdurahman Yarichev on Pexels.com John 11:25 New King James Version Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. For Encouragement Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up (Jn. 11:11). His disciples could … Continue reading God’s Masterpiece in Christ
The Groans of the Afflicted
2 Samuel 13:19 New International Version Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornate robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went. For Meditation Tamar was a kind and innocent young princess, and truly beautiful. Sadly, her half-brother, Amnon, became obsessed with her … Continue reading The Groans of the Afflicted
God’s Personal Concern – You!
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com 1 Peter 5:7 New King James Version Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. For Encouragement The statement grabbed me by the throat and wouldn’t let go. I had something else to write from Paul’s letter to Titus, but Alistair Begg’s devotional yesterday changed … Continue reading God’s Personal Concern – You!
