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

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

Romans 7:24-25 New International Version (NIV) What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! For Meditation Like Paul, we all struggle with sin. We desire to walk with God in perfect obedience and holiness. … Continue reading Praying With the Puritans

1 Peter 4:19 New Living Translation (NLT) So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you. For Meditation It was crunch time. One hundred and twenty minutes of scintillating football had … Continue reading The Only One Who Never Fails