Luke 22:44 New International Version (NIV) And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. For Meditation They were not tears of joy. Check the account of the Hebrews writer and see what was going on. “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, … Continue reading Anguished Soul

Matthew 26:8 New International Version (NIV) When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. For Meditation Was it really a waste – what the woman did to Jesus in Simon the Leper’s home (Matt. 26:6-13; Jn. 12:1-8)? Simon was appreciating the Lord for healing him of leprosy. He, who was … Continue reading Is It Really?

1 Samuel 15:20-21 New International Version (NIV) “But I did obey the Lord,” Saul said. “I went on the mission … I completely destroyed the Amalekites … The soldiers took sheep and cattle … in order to sacrifice them to the Lord.” For meditation What was King Saul thinking? God’s instruction was simple. “Go, attack the Amalekites and … Continue reading Partial Obedience, Not Obedience

John 11:39 New Living Translation (NLT)  “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be terrible.” For meditation Suffering has a way of blurring our vision and dulling our senses. We get stuck in its pain and sorrow, so we can’t see beyond it. We can’t hear properly, think clearly, or believe … Continue reading The Light Out of the Fog

Luke 9:12 New International Version (NIV) Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here. For Meditation “Send the crowd away,” they said. But why should they be sent away from the presence of the Master? The … Continue reading A Complaining Bunch

The Irritants Around You 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 There are many of them – those irritants. They seek space under your skin and spread their poison through your entire body. Your mind is their primary … Continue reading The Irritants Around You

2 Kings 20:2 New International Version (NIV) Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, For Meditation The announcement came to him. “This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover” (2 Kings 20:1). Hezekiah was sick and at the … Continue reading Resigned to His Sovereign Will

Ruth 1:14 New International Version (NIV) At this they wept aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. For Meditation Three widows at a crossroad! Only Naomi knew the Bethlehem road, but it had been some time since she traveled it with her late husband and two sons. For the … Continue reading The Pain in a Goodbye

John 16:33 New International Version (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” For Meditation  I confess today. I fear dogs! One day, a friend invited me for a tour of his new house. My happy … Continue reading Don’t Worry!