Ruth 1:18 New International Version (NIV) When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her For Meditation “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death (Lk. 22:33).” Interesting; but are we not like Peter when we get fired up for Jesus? But how resilient … Continue reading Selfless Sacrifice

Psalm 66:20 New International Version (NIV) Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! For Meditation What is on your mind today? What is your worry this morning? Can you consider the victory song of David this morning (Ps. 66:1-20)? Are your financial walls collapsing? Does your future … Continue reading Have You Talked To God?

Proverbs 15:16 New International Version (NIV) Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. For Meditation Why are we in such a hurry in life? Where are we going and why are we running all over the place with little or no time for ourselves and loved ones? When is … Continue reading Can We Slow Down A Bit?

2 Samuel 11:2 New International Version (NIV) One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful For meditation What was David thinking when he sent his army to war and decided to remain in Jerusalem? … Continue reading Let’s Be Careful!

Ezra 7:10 New International Version (NIV) For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel For Meditation As priests of God (1 Pt. 2:9), are we committed to the devotions of our office? How much appreciation do we give to such … Continue reading Three Key Devotions

Colossians 1:15-16 New International Version (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him For Meditation Fear is a mocker and … Continue reading Boldness In Christ

Esther 7:3 New International Version (NIV) Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request. For Meditation Why didn’t Queen Esther make any demand the first and second times she gained opportunity before … Continue reading The Unseen Hand of God

1 Kings 18:1 New International Version (NIV)  After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land.” For meditation How long has the drought in your life been (1Kings 18:1)? How terrible and devastating has it been to your home, … Continue reading Your Drought Is Ending

Numbers 14:44 New International Version (NIV)  Nevertheless, in their presumption they went up toward the highest point in the hill country, though neither Moses nor the ark of the Lord’s covenant moved from the camp. For meditation Do you see how we can get things mixed up sometimes? How many haven’t thought they were acting by faith, … Continue reading Presumption Is Not Faith!