Exodus 14:19 New International Version (NIV) Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel’s army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them. For meditation Have you ever doubted God’s protection? Well, check this out.  Israel has left Egypt while they buried their … Continue reading God In Battle Formation

Habakkuk 2:20  New King James Version (NKJV)  “But the Lord is in His holy temple.Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Your Encouragement For all that is happening around us, God is not indifferent. He is in absolute control. ---He will surely make His move - and soon. ---Does it seem like an eternity? ---Do not doubt … Continue reading The King Still Rules

Psalm 73:25 New International Version (NIV) Whom have I in heaven but you?    And earth has nothing I desire besides you. For Meditation What is heaven without Jesus? Angels cannot satisfy the redeemed in heaven. It would be nice to interact with Michael and Gabriel, but they cannot satisfy our raptured souls. The streets of gold … Continue reading All I Have and Desire

John 1:42 New International Version Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter). For Meditation Before time began, God knew us by name. We are not nameless people floating around. There is a divine identification and calling on us. Because we are His elect, … Continue reading He Knows You by Name

Mark 1:40 New Living Translation A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Your Encouragement The leper knew something some of us have not mastered or are not ready to accept as the heart … Continue reading Yes, He Is Willing.

Tempered Judgment Matthew 7:1-2 New Living Translation “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” For Meditation Temper judgment with mercy, for that is Christlike. The generous donation/flow/outpouring from the cross, … Continue reading Tempered Judgment

Matthew 6:34 New International Version Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Your Encouragement Sam walked into the office of his father. He cracked his fingers as he turned in his seat. His school was reopening soon, and there before his dad … Continue reading He Means What He Says

Mark 15:47 New International Version Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid. For Encouragement  After He had created all things, God rested on the seventh day. “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so, on the seventh day he rested from all his work.Then … Continue reading And He Rested

Luke 1:68-75 New International Version (NIV) Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,    because he has come …to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,    and to enable us to serve him without fear    in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. For Encouragement He was a priest, and he knew the word of God very … Continue reading And the Rescue was Complete