Work and Happiness Colossians 3:23 New International Version Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. For Meditation  Charles Kingsley was right when he said, “Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether … Continue reading Blessed by Work

The Wonder of His Majesty John 12:1-2 New King James Version Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. For … Continue reading Where, the Wonder?

The Eye of the Storm Matthew 14:22 New King James Version Immediately Jesus [a]made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. For Meditation  The storms of life are some of the best life-teaching settings with our Lord Jesus. He sends us into them, … Continue reading Why Into The Storm He Sends.

Philemon 15-16 New International Version Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a … Continue reading A Reason to Cherish

Habakkuk 2:20 New King James Version “But the Lord is in His holy temple.Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” For Meditation We know nothing concerning spiritual things, but only what God reveals to us. Our curiosity will get us that far, but not far enough to understand the deep counsel of God. His ways are far … Continue reading Take Heart; God Is In Control

Matthew 20:12 New International Version  ‘These who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’ For Meditation They came expecting more than the last hired man. What shocking news greeted him—the same wage … Continue reading Treated More Than Fairly

Psalm 142:7 New International Version (NIV) Set me free from my prison,    that I may praise your name.Then the righteous will gather about me    because of your goodness to me. For mediation The Joseph, Jeremiah, Peter, John, Paul, John the Baptist—war veterans of Biblical times. Unlike guilty criminals, these saints went to jail for their faith and … Continue reading A Cry Out Of Adullam

1 Samuel 29:9 New International Version Achish answered, “I know that you have been as pleasing in my eyes as an angel of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders have said, ‘He must not go up with us into battle.’ For Meditation How was David thinking when he marched with Achish into battle against Israel? This is one … Continue reading When Something Gives Way…

Trustworthy and Pure Luke 1:45 New International Version (NIV) Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her! For Meditation She was a virgin and minding her own business. Gabriel gave her an incredible message: “You will be with a child and give birth to a son” (Luke 1:31). … Continue reading A Promise to Believe