Judges 6:14  New International Version (NIV) The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” For Meditation Gideon was afraid like all the Israelites. It’s one of the effects of sin. It turns God’s people into weaklings instead of warriors. The power of … Continue reading His Strength for Our Weakness

John 18:20-21  New International Version (NIV) “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.” For Meditation It was Jesus' trial, and all eyes should have … Continue reading Interrogating the Divine?

John 18:6  New Living Translation (NLT) As Jesus said “I am he,” they all drew back and fell to the ground! For Meditation Three words! Yet, packed with power and authority. The power from His response threw them on their backs. How then could they arrest Him when they had absolutely no ability to come near Him? But … Continue reading I Am He

Isaiah 53:2 New Living Translation (NLT) My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. For Meditation The message of Easter is simple, yet profound. It starts with God and ends … Continue reading Our Condescending Lord

Philippians 4:6-7  New International Version (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. For Meditation He missed his flight by about twelve hours. It was one … Continue reading Anxiety Attack at the Airport

Genesis 37:23-24  New International Version (NIV) So, when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing—and they took him and threw him into the cistern. For Meditation There are times in life when dark clouds gather over us, and all we can think about is the impending devastating … Continue reading It’s Not the End of Your Story

John 1:46  New International Version (NIV) “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. For Meditation He sat under a fig tree in his hometown, Bethsaida. Maybe, like old Simeon, he was meditating on scripture, as was customary for Jewish men. We don’t know for sure, but what happened next … Continue reading The Doubter We Forget

2 Samuel 11:11  New International Version (NIV) Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my lord’s men are camped in the open country. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife? As surely as you live, I … Continue reading Uncelebrated Nobility

Mark 5:27-28  New International Version (NIV) When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” For Meditation She was desperate. Her life savings was gone. For twelve years, she had spent it all on doctors … Continue reading Who Touched Who?