When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Acts 27:13 (NIV) For Meditation Jesus is our great Deliverer, even on high seas. But take note, you who scorn God's word. What you perceive as your opportunity may be pure and … Continue reading Opportunity or Deception?
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He Who Alone Deserves Worship
"Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself "Hebrews 3:3 (NIV) For Meditation The building is never greater than its builder, so is Moses never greater than Jesus, who is the Creator of all things. He is the builder of … Continue reading He Who Alone Deserves Worship
The Reward of Competence
Proverbs 22:29 New Living Translation (NLT) Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people. For Meditation Do you appreciate the value of competent work? Are you aware that how people appreciate your value is a function of the skills you bring to your work (Proverbs 22:29)? … Continue reading The Reward of Competence
Dispel the Fear
Romans 8:33 New International Version (NIV) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. For meditation Worry and fear are two powerful instruments in the enemy’s toolbox and he uses them very effectively against the ignorant believer. The two are natural emotions and so everyone experiences them sometimes. … Continue reading Dispel the Fear
Aspire for Nobility
“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” (Acts 17:11). A disappointing trend of Christianity today is failure to check the validity of the messages we read from books, magazines, … Continue reading Aspire for Nobility
Prayer Made Simple
Matthew 6:5 New International Version (NIV) “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. For Meditation There is no showmanship in prayer (Matt. 6:5). … Continue reading Prayer Made Simple
Being Vigilant?
1 Chronicles 12:32 New International Version (NIV) From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; For Meditation King Saul was dead (1 Chron. 10:4). The men of Judah anointed David as king over the tribe of Judah (2 Sam. 2:4). But now … Continue reading Being Vigilant?
Thought for the Day
2 Corinthians 5:16 New International Version (NIV) " So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer." For Meditation Until our perspective of Christ is elevated from a worldly to a heavenly view, we remain in our old selves … Continue reading Thought for the Day
Praising God from Your Cave
Psalm 57:9-10 New International Version (NIV) I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. For Meditation Can anyone fail to praise the Lord and sing to Him when they have apprehended the … Continue reading Praising God from Your Cave
