Psalm 71:10-11 New International Version (NIV) For my enemies speak against me … They say, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for no one will rescue him.” For Meditation It’s interesting to realize what our enemies think about us in our vulnerable moments. In their minds, we are helpless and abandoned by God in whom … Continue reading Fearless!

Lamentations 1:1 New Living Translation (NLT) Jerusalem, once so full of people, is now deserted. She who was once great among the nations now sits alone like a widow. Once the queen of all the earth, she is now a slave. For Meditation I have seen it before. It happens to many people around the world. … Continue reading What Happened to Her?

2 Timothy 1:5 New International Version (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For Meditation It’s important to think about the legacy we may leave for posterity till Jesus comes in his glory. We live … Continue reading A Lasting Legacy

Numbers 33:3-4 New International Version (NIV) The Israelites set out from Rameses … [and] marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians,who were burying all their firstborn, whom the Lord had struck down among them. For Meditation Pharaoh came to his senses after the Lord had struck down all the firstborn of Egypt(Ex. 12:29-30). His defiance was broken and … Continue reading A Picture of Contrasts

Exodus 3:5  New King James Version (NKJV) Then He said, “Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.” For Meditation God told Moses not to come any closer, for where he stood was holy ground. It's an experience we all yearn for daily. But, … Continue reading Experiencing the Holy

Exodus 14:13  New International Version (NIV) Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. For Meditation O, the giants in our lives! How miserable they make our lives; how tormenting their presence! But isn’t it so, … Continue reading Isn’t God Good?

Exodus 14:15 New International Version (NIV) Tell the Israelites to move on. For Meditation When a child of God comes up against a seemingly insurmountable wall in life, the Father’s reassuring voice is heard. He says, "Move on. Don't stop. I will clear the obstacle for you." That is the God you serve. He is … Continue reading Your Marching Order

Joshua 9:5  New International Version (NIV) They put worn and patched sandals on their feet and wore old clothes. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy. For Meditation It has become a game people play on their unsuspecting victims. The main player has a carefully concealed agenda to deceive, but craftily … Continue reading Not What You Think It Is

1 Samuel 1:6  New International Version (NIV) Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation Elkanah took two wives – Hannah and Peninnah (1 Sam. 1:2). Maybe he thought he could make each of them happy, but he soon found out he was wrong. Peninnah had … Continue reading Are You Provoked?