Psalm 102:13 New King James Version You will arise and have mercy on Zion;For the time to favor her,Yes, the set time, has come. Your Encouragement Optimism! That is the attitude of faith, which settles the heart and brings peace to a soul under assault by terrible forces, extreme circumstances, and great distress. That soul does not … Continue reading Rest In His Assurance
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Do You Want To Get Well?
Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels.com John 5:6 New International Version When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” For Meditation John the Apostle is the only one to record this story. The person in focus … Continue reading Do You Want To Get Well?
When Doubt Assails
Luke 7:19 New International Version [John] sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” For Meditation One moment, we were flying on cloud nine. Everything was going well, and we expected the best for the future. But wait a minute. Something does … Continue reading When Doubt Assails
The Disciple and Christ
Then he said to him, “Follow me!” – Jn. 21:19 It was a cold and breezy morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Jn. 21:1-23). The resurrected Jesus appeared to seven of His disciples after a night of fruitless fishing. He dined with them over hot broiled fish and bread, after which Jesus reinstated Peter … Continue reading The Disciple and Christ
The Day of Unveiling
Luke 12:1-3 New International Version Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed or hidden that will not … Continue reading The Day of Unveiling
Watch!
Mark 13:37 New International Version What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” For Meditation His grandpa had promised him his first wristwatch for Christmas, and he couldn’t wait. The day before Christmas, Kofi, wanting to make sure his hard-of-hearing grandpa did not forget his promise, asked to say the prayer. “Lord, thank … Continue reading Watch!
Your Best For the Master
Mark 14:3 New International Version While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. For Meditation She had sat with Jesus and listened … Continue reading Your Best For the Master
Uncommon Nobility
Acts 17:11New International Version Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. For Meditation The internet has opened a floodgate for sermons and teachings from everywhere. It is … Continue reading Uncommon Nobility
Wait! Don’t Do It!
Genesis 16:2 New Living Translation So, Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal. Meditation It was the Lord’s day, and the worshippers packed the church. Quite remarkable, for transportation becomes a problem when … Continue reading Wait! Don’t Do It!
