Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 47:29-30 New Living Translation As the time of his death drew near, Jacob called for his son Joseph and said to him, “Please do me this favor. Put your hand under my thigh and swear that you will treat me with unfailing love by honoring this last request: Do … Continue reading A Glorious Statement in Death
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The Chariots of Egypt and the Red Sea
The Chariots of Egypt and the Red Sea Exodus 14 :15 New International Version (NIV) Tell the Israelites to move on. For Meditation Israel did not expect any challenge from Egypt on the way to Canaan, at least not from the Egyptians. When men realize their loss after making a deal, they try to walk … Continue reading The Chariots of Egypt and the Red Sea
A Heart’s Song to the Lord
Luke 1:46-47 New International Version (NIV) My soul glorifies the Lordand my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For Meditation Only a life that has received a touch of God’s grace can praise Him. Such a heart appreciates God’s favor and rises to sing to God. The beauty of Mary’s song ascends this height to … Continue reading A Heart’s Song to the Lord
God Knows Your Anxious Thoughts
Luke 7:20 New King James Version When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’ ” For Encouragement Isaiah prophesied about him years before his birth (Isaiah 40:3-4). The old priest, Zechariah, thought the angel … Continue reading God Knows Your Anxious Thoughts
A Genuine Friend
Daniel 2:49 New International Version (NIV) Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. For Meditation When we discuss Daniel’s integrity, we often refer only to his conduct in government business that lacked corruption (Dan. 6:4-5) and his faithfulness … Continue reading A Genuine Friend
Oh, For Focused Minds
John 21:20 New King James Version Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” For Encouragement The command was simple: “Follow me!” However, it became a complicated issue for Peter (John 21:19-22). If there … Continue reading Oh, For Focused Minds
The Power of Forgiveness
John 21:19 New King James Version This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.” Your Encouragement It is always interesting to meet a former spouse or best friend who offended you so badly and rejected you cruelly. The Bible is right about … Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness
A Charge to Keep
1 Chronicles 28:9 New International Version (NIV) And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. For Meditation The Akans of Ghana have a saying that, if you hear … Continue reading A Charge to Keep
When In Love
Genesis 29:18 New International Version Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” For Meditation Love makes everything easy. Nothing is a problem or hindrance to a person in love. They will do anything to win their beloved under any circumstance. When a … Continue reading When In Love
