But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!”Acts 16:28 For Meditation The marvel of authentic Christian living is this. People believe in Christ because of the integrity of His disciples. I call it “the word on wheels.” So, come with me to the jailhouse of Philippi, at the midnight hour. … Continue reading Action that Convicts More than Words

You know the saying, 'Four months between planting and harvest,' But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest.John 4:35 Your Encouragement The world is more ready for Christ than we think. The mistake of the church is to assume that the world has become too secular for Christ … Continue reading A Field Ripe for Harvest

All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.Job 42:11 For Meditation They all deserted him during his long affliction. Then … Continue reading Isn’t It Interesting?

But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.Jonah 1:3 For Meditation It had never rained on earth and, Noah had no idea about ships. The human population … Continue reading A Contrast of Two Ships

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 Your Encouragement God entered time as an actual human being in Christ Jesus (Heb. 2:14). He lived, experienced, and faced every kind of temptation that comes our way; … Continue reading One Good News

Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.”2 Samuel 19:30 For Meditation When God tells you to leave your issues with people who want to take advantage of you to Him, please do not resist. He knows how to handle your enemy better than … Continue reading The Mephibosheth Example

When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?”2 Samuel 19:25 For Meditation Ziba is riding high. He has more than he bargained for. The entire property of his master has been given to him by a royal declaration. King David is not returning to … Continue reading Ziba and the Folly of the World.

The king then asked, “Where is your master’s grandson?” Ziba said to him, “He is staying in Jerusalem, because he thinks, ‘Today the Israelites will restore to me my grandfather’s kingdom.’2 Samuel 16:3 For Meditation What a man! What magnanimity! The king was in trouble, running away from his rebel son. He needed supplies, and Ziba … Continue reading What People Won’t Do to Garner Favor?

So, she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”Genesis 16:2 For Meditation Please, do not do it! God has not forgotten you. Wait for Him who promised. He is El Shaddai – God Almighty (Gen. 17:1). There is nothing He cannot … Continue reading Please, Don’t Do It!