1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version (NIV) And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.” For Meditation One of the tragedies of life is concealed torment. People dress sharply every day and step out in style. They admire their looks and congratulate themselves for their success. They are greeted with respect … Continue reading Anguished Cry for Help
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The Infamous Introduction
Acts 7:58 New Living Translation (NLT) His accusers took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul. For Meditation What an introduction that is! Paul, the greatest apostle to the gentiles, is introduced to the world for the first time as Saul, a murderer (Acts 7:58). No wonder … Continue reading The Infamous Introduction
The Chant of Religion
John 18:40 New International Version (NIV) They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising. For meditation I thought I could understand this, but I can’t get my mind around it. Here they were, men and women who claimed to be God’s people. Yet, they did not … Continue reading The Chant of Religion
Concerns in Futility
2 Chronicles 25:9 New International Version (NIV) The man of God replied, “The Lord can give you much more than that.” For meditation Sometimes we worry unnecessarily; seriously. God’s word comes to us very clearly. We know it’s His will and we know we have to comply; yet, we balk. A thousand questions parade through our minds, … Continue reading Concerns in Futility
Whoever Thought …?
Job 1:1 New International Version (NIV) In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. For Meditation God has work to do on all of us. Even Job, the “blameless and upright; who feared God and shunned evil,” needed pruning (Job. 1:1). Who … Continue reading Whoever Thought …?
Have You Told God?
Psalm 66:17-20 New International Version (NIV) I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his … Continue reading Have You Told God?
It Didn’t Just Happen!
Luke 22:3 New International Version (NIV) Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. For meditation “I don’t know what came over me.” You heard that before. Probably, your husband said it to you on his knees, with tears that could fill a bucket. The last time, he assured you that he will never lay … Continue reading It Didn’t Just Happen!
In An Instant!
Luke 4:5 New International Version (NIV) The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. Meditation In an instant! That’s the name of the game. It has power to attract and draw the ignorant into bondage. The game is played everywhere. You play … Continue reading In An Instant!
Unconditional Joy!
Habakkuk 3:17-18 New International Version (NIV) Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be … Continue reading Unconditional Joy!
