The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will enter the battle in disguise, but you wear your royal robes.” So, the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.2 Chronicles 18:29 For Meditation I have never understood King Jehoshaphat and his decision to go to war with Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:29). But that is … Continue reading What Ungodly Alliance Can Do

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 For Meditation In these tumultuous times, we can all take refuge in these words of our Savior, Jesus Christ. When He … Continue reading Peace to You

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 For MeditationAn area of our life that may be our greatest weakness is dancing with condemning thoughts and opinions about ourselves.  The things we see and … Continue reading Renewing Your Mind

In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well.Genesis 32:7 For Meditation Our past! I hold it up as our worst enemy to face at any time – the fiercest terrorist in everybody’s life. It is dark and ugly. It haunts menacingly … Continue reading Confronting Your Past

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.Luke 11:5-6 For Meditation This is one of the most perplexing passages in sacred scripture until you read the entire story (Jn. 11:1-44). Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, yet He did … Continue reading A Higher Purpose

Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.1 Samuel 17:49 For Meditation The images are still fresh in my mind from my children’s Sunday School picture book. A little boy with … Continue reading The Stone in Your Bag

He will call on me, and I will answer him;    I will be with him in trouble,    I will deliver him and honor him (Psalm 91:15). For Meditation Do you remember the day you called in distress to share something with your parent, sibling, or friend but received no answer? How disappointed were you? Or maybe there … Continue reading A Golden Promise

A messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly! The Philistines are raiding the land.”Then Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why they call this place Sela Hammahlekoth.1 Samuel 23:27-28  For Meditation Who is like God in timing? Who is like Him whose eyes are keenly set … Continue reading He Who Specializes in Surprises