Esther 4:4 New International Version When Esther’s eunuchs and female attendants came and told her about Mordecai, she was in great distress. She sent clothes for him to put on instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. For Meditation The decree got sealed in the various languages of the kingdom and dispatched … Continue reading Did She Get It?
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Rest In His Assurance
Psalm 102:13 New King James Version You will arise and have mercy on Zion;For the time to favor her,Yes, the set time, has come. Your Encouragement Optimism! That is the attitude of faith, which settles the heart and brings peace to a soul under assault by terrible forces, extreme circumstances, and great distress. That soul does not … Continue reading Rest In His Assurance
Do You Want To Get Well?
Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels.com John 5:6 New International Version When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” For Meditation John the Apostle is the only one to record this story. The person in focus … Continue reading Do You Want To Get Well?
Seeker of the Lost
Luke 15:5-6 New International Version And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ For Meditation Having the ninety-nine sheep in the fold is good, but not them only. They … Continue reading Seeker of the Lost
Forgiven and Restored
Judges 16:28 New International Version Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” For Meditation He knew he had sinned and played the buffoon with Delilah. How could he not have known what she was … Continue reading Forgiven and Restored
Just Believe Indeed!
Just Believe Indeed! Mark 5:41-42 New International Version He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. For Meditation I have tried to imagine the posture … Continue reading Just Believe Indeed!
He Is So Close
Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA, and their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back … Continue reading He Is So Close
He Goes With You
Mark 4:35 New International Version (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” For meditation His invitation to come with Him is so warm. “Let us go over to the other side,” He told His disciples (Mk. 4:35). The appointed time to crossover to the … Continue reading He Goes With You
These Precious Boys…and Girls
It was Monday, the only off day for the old preacher, and he looked forward to a restful day and some time alone with his wife. However, he could not shake off this nagging feeling of visiting the home of these street children his Church ministers to in Dakar. The scene that greeted the preacher … Continue reading These Precious Boys…and Girls
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 