And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend – James 2:23. The three men enjoyed the hospitality of Abraham’s home and the delicacy of Sarah’s cooking. After saying their goodbyes to their host, they got up to leave. As Abraham … Continue reading A True Friend

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 Gloom

Romans 12:18 New International Version (NIV) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. For Meditation Abraham gives meaning to the scripture for today (Rm. 12:18); for it is uncommon to see people relinquish their rights for the interest of peace. But Abraham did. He is the … Continue reading Peacemakers

Mark 9:24 New International Version (NIV) Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” For meditation  “I believe God can do everything, but …” How many times have you heard this statement before? Or, was it you who said that at one time? The fact of the matter is that … Continue reading It’s a Test!

2 Chronicles 16:8 New International Version (NIV) Were not the Cushites and Libyans a mighty army with great numbers of chariots and horsemen? Yet when you relied on the Lord, he delivered them into your hand. For Meditation I cannot get around the story of King Asa in his last years. When the Cushites and the Libyans came against … Continue reading When Well Connected

Joshua 14:12 New International Version (NIV) Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day … the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out just as he said. For Meditation Faith, commitment, and determination are the combination of disciplines that sets the extraordinary Christian from the ordinary. … Continue reading Audacious Determination

1 Peter 5:8 New International Version (NIV) Be alert and of sober mind. For Meditation If there is any command that must be emphasized in the church today, it is alertness. Too many things are happening with increasing rapidity that point to the coming of our Lord. The cynic will scoff and say that they … Continue reading Alertness Necessary!

 Genesis 25:32 New International Version (NIV) “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” For Meditation The first account of Esau and Jacob is interesting. It describes the situation of the twin brothers on a particular day in time. Jacob was cooking “some stew” and Esau walked in … Continue reading The Travesty of the Now

Jonah 4:3 New International Version (NIV) Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” For Meditation The Assyrians were a terrible enemy of Israel, yet God desired to save them. The prophet Jonah didn’t like it. Listen to his confession after the people repented and God … Continue reading Waiting for their Ruin?