I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy.2 Kings 5:11 For Meditation What is wrong with people? What makes us think we should get everything we wish? Why should everything be done … Continue reading If Wishes Were Horses

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”Psalm 46:10 For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the Pickup truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA. Their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back home, felt grandpa’s truck was … Continue reading He Is So Close to You.

Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.Psalm 127:1 For Meditation The trek from the farm to town spanned approximately two miles and usually took about an hour and a half with all the load one had to carry. On this fateful Saturday, she was returning in the heat of the early afternoon, … Continue reading Had It Not Been for the Lord

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.Psalm 9:10 For Your Encouragement Continue to trust in the Lord, you who know His name as your Lord and Savior. He is Jesus Christ, your gracious and compassionate God. He is the Lamb of God (Jn. … Continue reading You Are Not Abandoned

For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.Hebrews 7:14 For Meditation The choice of God is amazing. It is not based on human condition or perceived right. It is completely by grace, and that is what makes it so amazing. God’s grace rises … Continue reading The Sovereign Choice of God

But as they were taking her out to kill her, she sent this message to her father-in-law: “The man who owns these things made me pregnant. Look closely. Whose seal and cord and walking stick are these?”Genesis 38:25 For Meditation If anybody ever felt confident in a courtroom, it was Tamar. She was a loner … Continue reading A Seal, a Cord, and a Staff (Part 7)

Then Judah said, “Let her keep what she has, or we will become a laughingstock. After all, I did send her this young goat, but you didn’t find her.”Genesis 38:23 For Meditation If only he knew! The common saying renders it, “Had I known.” It is an expression of regret after a severe decision failure. I have … Continue reading A Seal, a Cord, and a Staff (Part 6)

“Your seal and its cord, and the staff in your hand,” she answered. So, he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him.Genesis 38:18 For Meditation Just like that? Judah! To satisfy a momentary sexual rush, you strip yourself naked, get down, and then get up to leave? You mean, your … Continue reading A Seal, a Cord, and a Staff (Part 5)

“How much will you pay to have sex with me?” Tamar asked.Genesis38:16 For Meditation Judah wakes up to the knock on his door.  “Time to go, my good friend,” Hirah said. “The shearers are waiting, and we cannot delay.” The road to Timnah passed by the entrance to Enaim. The jokes about females and sex … Continue reading A Seal, a Cord, and a Staff (Part 4)