1 Samuel 26:12  New International Version (NIV) So David took the spear and water jug near Saul’s head, and they left. No one saw or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They were all sleeping, because the Lord had put them into a deep sleep. For Meditation When we get away with things in amazing … Continue reading It’s not You, but God

Matthew 25:10 New International Version (NIV) “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut For Meditation I have read the book and watched the movie, but I have never considered how … Continue reading Is This How It Will Feel?

1 Chronicles 29:14  New International Version (NIV)   “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. For Meditation Do you know what a great privilege it is to be afforded … Continue reading A Privilege and Opportunity

Mark 4:34 New International Version (NIV)  He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. For Meditation Does a father disclose a family secret to a favorite child in public? Is it common practice for a couple to have very intimate discussions … Continue reading Alone with Jesus

Ruth 3:11  New International Version (NIV) And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character. For Meditation Character! How important and distinguished! It can be seen from a distance and smelled in an instant. … Continue reading The Treasure of Character

1 Samuel 4:3  New International Version (NIV) When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Shiloh, so that He may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.” For Meditation God … Continue reading The Folly of Trusting Without God

Job 42:11  New International Version (NIV) 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[a] and a gold ring. For Meditation Interesting! After neglecting … Continue reading A Test of Grace

Matthew 11:28-30  New International Version (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” For Meditation … Continue reading Because He is in It

2 Chronicles 20:35  New International Version (NIV) Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, whose ways were wicked. For Meditation Why do good people align themselves with bad people? Why do those who know better disregard the obvious and smooch the wicked? Should we elevate family ties above godly concerns? … Continue reading Unhealthy Alliances