Photo by Mat Kedzia on Pexels.com Matthew 1:24-25 New International Version When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. For Encouragement Nobody … Continue reading Considering Joseph of Nazareth
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The Best in His Presence!
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Ephesians 1:13-14 New King James Version In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. For Encouragement … Continue reading The Best in His Presence!
If You Are Afflicted
Photo by Brian James on Pexels.com Psalm 102:25-27 New King James Version Of old You laid the foundation of the earth,And the heavens are the work of Your hands.They will perish, but You will endure;Yes, they will all grow old like a garment;Like a cloak You will change them,And they will be changed.But You are the same,And Your years will have … Continue reading If You Are Afflicted
What If…?
Photo by Leeloo Thefirst on Pexels.com Exodus 4:1 New International Version Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you’?” For Meditation What if – the Scarecrow in the field of all humanity! These two letters have intimidated billions of people since Eden’s fall. Imagine the terror they might … Continue reading What If…?
Deceptive Numbers
Photo by Black ice on Pexels.com 1 Kings 18:25 New King James Version Now Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, for you are many; and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it.” For Meditation Numbers do not count to God. What matters is a … Continue reading Deceptive Numbers
A Time For Everything
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1). All too soon, the end of our season has come. It is time to say goodbye to the International Baptist Church of Dakar—the church my wife and I have loved and served for the past twenty years. It has been … Continue reading A Time For Everything
No Bravado, Please!
No Bravado, Please! Mark 14:29 New International Version Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” For Meditation Peter knew Jesus loved Him. He had seen and experienced much and knew the favor he enjoyed from the Lord. However, he never stopped to think about the enormity of the responsibilities that come with … Continue reading No Bravado, Please!
The Most Extravagant Gift
“Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me” (Mark 14:6). It was Passover time, and the Lamb of God was to offer Himself for the sacrifice. So, Jesus came to Jerusalem to suffer and die. By His blood, the judgment of God passes over His people. Simon … Continue reading The Most Extravagant Gift
It’s Simple: Jesus Is God!
Mark 14:16 New International Version The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. For Meditation I am often amazed at the simplicity of the Lord and the way He exercised authority on earth. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened … Continue reading It’s Simple: Jesus Is God!
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 