2 Kings 13:19 New International Version (NIV) The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.” For Meditation Elisha would have been sorry. He would … Continue reading Where Is the Fire?

Jeremiah 20:9 New Living Translation (NLT) But if I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it! For meditation I love the story of … Continue reading Shoe or no Shoe!

Numbers 20:28 New International Version (NIV) Moses removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar. And Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain, For meditation It is so easy to read some of these scriptures and just move on without giving a thought to them. … Continue reading Some Things Are Difficult

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 The Israelites were now emboldened. At midnight, the Lord had struck down all the firstborn of Egypt, including the firstborn of … Continue reading A Picture of Contrasts

Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” For meditation Some years back, I went bird hunting with a big cousin. Usually, we used to lay quiet with our slings ready to shoot at … Continue reading Learning To Be Still

1 Timothy 4:8 New International Version (NIV) For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come For meditation I walked pass a packed gym two nights ago towards the barber shop. The patrons were busily working out and flexing their … Continue reading Where Is Your Gym?

1 Timothy 4:16 New International Version (NIV) Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. For Meditation Life and doctrine, two inseparable treasures of every Christian that requires vigilance!  It’s like a horse and its rider. If either picks any wrong signal, there … Continue reading Life and Doctrine

Isaiah 12:2 New International Version (NIV) Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” For Meditation I remember one of my schoolmates from elementary school. His ‘facial architecture’ was proverbial – not one you would describe as handsome. It earned him … Continue reading Our Defense

Isaiah 64:4 New International Version (NIV) Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. For meditation “The doctor doesn’t even look my way when he comes on his rounds,” my sister complained. She was … Continue reading None like Jesus