Matthew 25:6 New International Version (NIV) “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ For Meditation As I read the Parable of the Ten Virgins, it reminds me of the inscription on the commercial vehicle my late cousin drove when I was growing up, “Are You Ready?” It was … Continue reading Are You Ready?

Psalm 139:1 New International Version (NIV)  You have searched me, Lord,    and you know me. For Encouragement This morning, can you reflect on God’s perfect knowledge and personalize it as David did in Psalm 139? When you consider God knows you so flawlessly (1), what does it do to your faith and way of life? Does it change … Continue reading Comforted By Omniscience

Psalm 42:8 New International Version (NIV) By day the Lord directs his love,    at night his song is with me—    a prayer to the God of my life. For meditation, Who do you call when distressed? When the forces of evil rise against you, and everything is collapsing around you, where do you turn, and in whom does your confidence for … Continue reading Covered 24/7

Psalm 18:1 New International Version I love you, O Lord, my strength. For Meditation As I sing the song, “I love you Lord…” this morning, I asked myself, Can I truthfully say I love Jesus? Is my love sincere? David said in Psalm 18:1: “I love you, O Lord, my strength.” How could he confidently say that? Did David … Continue reading Can I Say I Love Him?

Revelation 19:7 New International Version (NIV) The wedding of the Lamb has come,    and his bride has made herself ready. For Meditation Every year around the world, countries hold elections to choose new leaders. People expect their inauguration, and they prepare for the occasion. Ceremonies and parties mark the day, as the people rejoice and await better days. … Continue reading A Future Inauguration

Saturn 1 John 3:1 New International Version See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. For Meditation. Look at the beauty of the Planet Saturn. Marvel … Continue reading And He Calls Us His Children

Psalm 126:1 New Living Translation When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! For Meditation Feel the joy of the Psalmist when he wrote the one hundred and twenty-sixth Psalm. Imagine the atmosphere of the people as they ascended to Jerusalem to worship the Lord, bearing their sacrifices. Just close your eyes … Continue reading The Restorer of Fortunes

Love and Faithfulness Proverbs 3:3-4 The Message Don’t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty.    Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.Earn a reputation for living well    in God’s eyes and the eyes of the people. Your Encouragement In Proverbs 3:3-4., Solomon instructs his son to adorn himself with love and faithfulness. He … Continue reading Love and Faithfulness

1 Kings 2:36-40. New International Version (NIV) Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else ...”. But three years later, two of Shimei’s slaves ran off to Achish… and Shimei… saddled his donkey and went to Achish at … Continue reading Driven By Possessions?