Genesis 12:4-5 New International Version So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years oldwhen he set out from Harran. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan,and they … Continue reading Called to Separation.
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A Sovereign Call
Photo by Mat Kedzia on Pexels.com A Sovereign Call Genesis 12:1 New International Version The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. For Meditation God declared it in Eden—the offspring of the woman will crush the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). The ringing … Continue reading A Sovereign Call
At the Bottom of the Pit
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat … Continue reading At the Bottom of the Pit
Needing the Light of God
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Genesis 3:7 New International Version Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. For Meditation They packed the stadium, fans from all over the country, in the cool of a Sunday night. … Continue reading Needing the Light of God
You Are Not Insane!
Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.com Acts 26:29 New International Version Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” For Meditation Paul was on trial before Governor Festus and King Agrippa with his … Continue reading You Are Not Insane!
When We Find Ourselves in a Difficult Situation
Photo by Kei Scampa on Pexels.com Genesis 16:13 New Living Translation Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” For Meditation She thought she was just a slave—a … Continue reading When We Find Ourselves in a Difficult Situation
The Blessed But
1 Peter 2:10 New International Version Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. For Encouragement Sometimes, it is good to stop everything to reflect on the goodness of God and rejoice and praise Him. Despite our dire … Continue reading The Blessed But
Take Heart (2)
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com John 16:33 New International Version “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” For Encouragement Jesus was right. The world has all the trouble we could ever have. Since Eden, hardships have … Continue reading Take Heart (2)
True Friendship
Daniel 2:49 New International Version 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 A real friend is the selfless and praying person in your life. That is what Daniel was to his friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. … Continue reading True Friendship
