Tears tell a story. What do yours tell? Luke 22:61 New International Version The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” For Your Encouragement Like a sword thrust through Peter’s heart was the Master’s look. … Continue reading THE LOOK THAT PIERCES THE SOUL AND HEALS.
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Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Needy
Matthew 25:34 New International Version “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For Meditation Look closely into the eyes of a needy person, and you’ll see Jesus—the sick, and you’ll see … Continue reading Seeing Jesus in the Eyes of the Needy
Now Live!
Set Free in Christ Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, ‘See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.’ – John 5:14 The poor man had been in his condition for 38 years, lying at the Pool of Siloam. He was lame and helpless without human … Continue reading Now Live!
A Cry of Love
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
Hosanna To The Son of David!
The King comes, riding on a donkey Gentle and riding on a donkey, On a colt, the foal of a donkey. With righteousness and salvation, to give. Look, the crowd forms quickly. Excitement all over the place Valuable cloaks surrendered. And palm branches, too, To pave the road for the King. Hear the joyful shouts … Continue reading Hosanna To The Son of David!
Curing A Wearied Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28)“ His people scorned him. As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made a lot of money for Rome and himself. He was almost a pigmy and got pushed around in crowds. On this day, something puzzled him. Zacchaeus … Continue reading Curing A Wearied Soul
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
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
The Heart of God for the Needy.
In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. Luke 10:30 “Somebody help me, please!” The distress call rang loud. Baba was returning from a festival in the city with a … Continue reading The Heart of God for the Needy.