Photo by Alex Staudinger on Pexels.com Mark 12:7 New International Version “But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ For Meditation These words spoken by the tenants in the parable Jesus spoke against the religious leaders of Israel (Mk. 12:1-12) remind me … Continue reading The Vineyard and You
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Faith That Receives
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Matthew 15:27 New International Version “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” For Meditation O, that I had such faith! Jesus called it great faith. And if God calls something great, you better believe it is indeed. What made … Continue reading Faith That Receives
Comfort, My Friend!
Luke 7:13 New International Version When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Your Encouragement The word of the Lord to you today. Do not cry, whatever your situation may be. Christ has intentionally come by your place and for your sake. His heart is with you to comfort … Continue reading Comfort, My Friend!
Unstoppable Grace
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com Genesis 41:40 New King James Version (NKJV) You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” For Meditation Those who heard these words from Pharaoh to Joseph heard only … Continue reading Unstoppable Grace
The Downside of Prosperity
2 Chronicles 16:10 New International Version Asa was angry with the seer because of this; he was so enraged that he put him in prison. At the same time Asa brutally oppressed some of the people. For Encouragement One thing that makes David such a model for righteous living is his tendency for confession and plea … Continue reading The Downside of Prosperity
Encouraged by the Lord.
2 Chronicles 15:2 New International Version He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The Lordis with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. For Encouragement We all need encouragement. … Continue reading Encouraged by the Lord.
When God Responds
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 14:12 New International Version The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled, 13 and Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. Such a great number of Cushites fell that they could not recover; they were crushed before the Lord and his forces. The men of Judah carried off … Continue reading When God Responds
The Prayer of the Helpless
2 Chronicles 14:11 New International Version Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. Lord, you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against … Continue reading The Prayer of the Helpless
The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Righteousness is not hereditary. Though God commends the life and teachings of parents as the best way to guide their children for righteous living (Prov. 22:6), we cannot presume on the condition of a person based on that of their parent. Accordingly, we cannot conclude from the wayward living of a person that their parents … Continue reading The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 