John 9:24 New International Version (NIV) A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God by telling the truth,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.” For Meditation Many people have different opinions of who Jesus is. Some say He was a good man. Some claim He was … Continue reading Not What You Know, But Who He Is

Daniel 2:49 New International Version (NIV) Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. For Meditation We often talk about Daniel’s integrity (Dan. 6:4-5) and his time in the Lion’s den (16-23); but how many have taken the time … Continue reading A Real Friend

Esther 3:11 New International Version (NIV) “Keep the money,” the king said to Haman, “and do with the people as you please.” For meditation The Babylon exile was over. A combined force of the Medes and Persians had swept over Babylon under Darius (Dan. 5:31). The seventy years ordained by God for the Jews in … Continue reading Before Your Troubles Began

Acts 27:13 New International Version (NIV) When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. For Meditation Isn’t it sad when a much anticipated opportunity becomes a tragedy? But how prevalent is it with us and around us! We have our … Continue reading The Tragedies of Our Opportunities

Acts 23:11 New International Version (NIV) The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” For meditation “Rid the earth of him! He’s not fit to leave”, their cloaks and dust flying in the air, mingled with their … Continue reading Take Courage!

1 Samuel 1:10 New International Version (NIV) In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. For Meditation Dinner seemed normal, but very wicked underneath. Hannah had prepared one of her best, and so the meal had been good; or so she thought. Peninnah read contentment all over Elkanah’s face, and she hated it. “Not … Continue reading The Cry of an Anguished Soul

Genesis 38:18 New International Version (NIV) He said, “What pledge should I give you?” “Your seal and its cord, and the staff in your hand,” she answered. So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him. For Meditation And so it was, when sensual desire trumped reason! The man saw … Continue reading When the Flesh Demands…

Jeremiah 12:5 New International Version (NIV) “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan? For meditation Let’s consider the prophet Jeremiah’s complaint: “You are always righteous,Lord, when I … Continue reading Don’t Be Knocked Off!

Daniel 9:3 New International Version (NIV) So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. For meditation In 1 Chronicles 12:32, we read of the men from the tribe of Issachar, “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” They understood the … Continue reading Effective Intercessory Prayers