City Gate 2 Kings 7:19 New King James Version Then that officer had answered the man of God, and said, “Now look, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, could such a thing be?” For MeditationHe didn’t have to speak. His job was to prop the king up when he leaned. That would have been okay if he … Continue reading Fatal Blunder

Psalm 128:1 New King James Version Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,Who walks in His ways. For Meditation Promises of God’s blessings—how abundant from His gracious hands to those who fear Him and walk in obedience with Him! (Psalm 128:1-3). You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.You will be joyful and prosperous. You will enjoy a fruitful … Continue reading Blessed By The Fear of The Lord

John 6:30-31 New King James Version Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” For Meditation A lesson in God-dependency, one day … Continue reading Everlasting Nourishment

Proud Waves Presumptuous Declarations Luke 22:31-32 New King James Version And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” For Meditation Many the time, we consider ourselves so powerful and spiritual that … Continue reading Musings of A Dejected Apostle (3)

Tension At The Evening Meal John 13:21 New International Version After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.” For Meditation It all started around the evening meal in the Upper Room. I have never seen such humility before—that my Lord … Continue reading Musings of A Dejected Apostle (2)

The Gethsemane Failure Mark 14:41 New International Version Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. For Meditation As I sit here licking my wound, Gethsemane opens to me freshly. O, how things could … Continue reading Musings of A Dejected Disciple (1)

John 6:25-27 New International Version When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.Do not work for food … Continue reading Your Meal Ticket?

He Never Forgets Numbers 14:1-3                                                                                          New International Version                                                                                                                                                                    That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let … Continue reading How Soon We Forget

The Fire of God 1 Kings 18:38 (NIV) Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. For Meditation The response of God to our prayers, when we seek to glorify Him, is very intense and emphatic. It is … Continue reading The Intensity of His Response.