When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Matthew 26:8 For Meditation Is anything done for Christ a waste?Was it not what Judas implied when he questioned the propriety of Mary anointing Jesus with her … Continue reading Everything in Its Time

And he said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.”1 Samuel 24:6 For Meditation He had everything to gain. Kill him, and he would be king in his place. After all, God had anointed him king … Continue reading Slaying Your Desires

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.Isaiah 54:17 For Meditation As I meditate on this promise of God to His people, Israel, I am reminded of the 1967 Six-Day war and the … Continue reading The Best Missile Defense

“Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him.Matthew 9:24 For MeditationJesus is called into this situation. A synagogue leader calls on Him for healing for his daughter. Luke reveals him as Jairus (Lk. 8:41). Jesus is interrupted on the way by a hemorrhaging woman for twelve years. Her faith delivers her … Continue reading It’s Not Over For You!

And the close relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I ruin my own inheritance. You redeem my right of redemption for yourself, for I cannot redeem it."Ruth 4:6 For Meditation It was the appointment of his life. Yes, he was a good family man and cared deeply for the sanctity of his estate. But this … Continue reading A Missed Opportunity

Then they lifted up their voices and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.Ruth 1:14 For MeditationWhy did Ruth cling to Naomi so tightly? (Ruth 1:14). What did she see in her mother-in-law that touched her so much that she held unyieldingly to her, vowing never to let her go, but … Continue reading And She Clung to Her

Nabal answered David’s servants, “Who is this David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants are breaking away from their masters these days. Why should I take my bread and water, and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give it to men coming from who knows where?”1 Samuel 25:10-11 For Meditation Paul was right. … Continue reading The Nabal Virus

David had just said, “It’s been useless—all my watching over this fellow’s property in the wilderness so that nothing of his was missing. He has paid me back evil for good. May God deal with David, be it ever so severely, if by morning I leave alive one male of all who belong to him!”1 Samuel 25:21-22 For Meditation There is no … Continue reading Calm Over the Storm