Today’s Reading: Tuesday, 12 April: John 13–John 14; Luke 22. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1). The cry of our Savior on the cross! (Matthew 27:46). It was a cry of agony and despair—the cry of One who felt deserted by His Father. He did not feel this way when … Continue reading A Cry of Love
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To Calvary and Beyond
Today’s Reading: Monday, 11 April: Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:1-18 In the Hebrews scripture, we see how, because of the limitations of the old covenant with its animal sacrifices that could not take away our sins, there remained a need for Christ and His atoning sacrifice to provide salvation for us (Heb. 10:1-4). “It is impossible … Continue reading To Calvary and Beyond
The Cry of the Wounded
Job 24:12 New International Version The groans of the dying rise from the city, and the souls of the wounded cry out for help. But God charges no one with wrongdoing. For Encouragement The carnage is always devastating. It is an age-old story everywhere people have fought wars—often senseless. Women, children, the aged, the disabled, and … Continue reading The Cry of the Wounded
Were There Not Three?
Daniel 3:24 New International Version Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” For Meditation Their fidelity challenged his authority, and he was fuming with rage. How dare they disrespect the king before his trusted officials! Into … Continue reading Were There Not Three?
Where Is Your Heart?
Luke 20:19 New King James Version And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people—for they knew He had spoken this parable against them. For Meditation They heard Him very well. The Parable spoke to their hearts and judged them. The Prosecutor clearly outlined … Continue reading Where Is Your Heart?
Still Confused?
Isaiah 53:2-3 New International Version (NIV) He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. He was was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. For Encouragement This prophesy still stands before us today as it did during … Continue reading Still Confused?
That You Can Believe
Mark 9:21-24 New International Version Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately … Continue reading That You Can Believe
Sowing Mercy
Matthew 5:7 New International Version Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Your Encouragement We reap what we sow (Gal. 6:7). So, let us go out today, sowing mercy in every field, that we may harvest an abundance of His unfailing compassion that is new every morning. For, great is His faithfulness (Lam. … Continue reading Sowing Mercy
Watch Out!
Watch Out! Jeremiah 9:23-24 New Living Translation This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I … Continue reading Watch Out!
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 