Mark 1:24 New King James Version “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” For Meditation Jesus had just started His ministry after His baptism. He went to Capernaum and taught in the synagogue in a way that amazed the people. … Continue reading Do You Know Who He Is?
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The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
Job 24:12 New King James Version The dying groan in the city,And the souls of the wounded cry out;Yet God does not charge them with wrong. For Encouragement We have a lot to learn from the tragic consequences of the rape of Tamar by her brother, Amnon (2 Samuel 13:1-22). Unfortunately, similar stories are told in silence … Continue reading The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
Get Up … And Walk!
John 5:8-9 New International Version Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. For Encouragement The poor man had been in his paralytic condition for 38 years, lying at the Pool of Bethesda with no hope of getting healed. … Continue reading Get Up … And Walk!
Do Not Forget So Quickly!
James 1:23-24 New International Version Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. For Meditation I hear the receding footsteps of the past year. I … Continue reading Do Not Forget So Quickly!
Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Genesis 32:7-8 New King James Version So, Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.” For Your Encouragement The offender runs … Continue reading Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Just Try Him
Job 9:27-28 New International Version If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile,’I still dread all my sufferings, for I know you will not hold me innocent. For Encouragement Just try Him, Job. God is not uncaring or unjust as it seems to you. Just stop complaining, and you will get … Continue reading Just Try Him
When the Feared Gets Paralyzed By Fear
Joshua 2:8-9 New King James Version Now before they lay down, she came up to them on the roof, and said to the men: “I know that the Lord has given you the land, that the terror of you has fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land are fainthearted because of you. For Encouragement When people forget … Continue reading When the Feared Gets Paralyzed By Fear
Your Only Helper Is Jehovah
Psalm 60:11 New Living Translation (NLT) Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless. Your Encouragement God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of need (Psalm 46:1). This is David’s confession. He is a man who knew trouble throughout his life, and he stands to testify about … Continue reading Your Only Helper Is Jehovah
The Day Before
Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. For Encouragement The journey was long and arduous. Ninenty miles of trekking for a maiden carrying her first child was no mean feat, … Continue reading The Day Before