John 11:39 New International Version “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” For Meditation Of course, it had been four days, and Jesus knew it; and indeed, all that Martha said was … Continue reading The Command that Changes Everything
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The Refuge of God
Psalm 11:1 New King James Version In the Lord I put my trust;How can you say to my soul,“Flee as a bird to your mountain”? For Encouragement How do you respond when pressure mounts in your life or troubles assail you? Do you seek refuge in Jesus or run for cover with somebody or something else? It is not a … Continue reading The Refuge of God
Trumpeting the Reign of Christ
Exodus 15:18 New International Version (NIV) “The Lord reigns for ever and ever.” For meditation The best time to declare the Lord’s reign over your life’s affairs is when you are in the valley. When human wisdom declares otherwise, it is time for the righteous to shout the Lordship and authority of Jesus Christ in our lives, for … Continue reading Trumpeting the Reign of Christ
Your Mighty and Infallible Helper
Isaiah 41:10 New International Version (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For meditation Recent events worldwide and around us have struck fear in many hearts. Every day brings unavoidable terrifying news, causing anxiety … Continue reading Your Mighty and Infallible Helper
The Lure of the Distant Country
Luke 15:14 New King James Version But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. For Meditation The grass looked greener on the other side, its lushness and promise of a better life too alluring to resist. The stories from the distant country … Continue reading The Lure of the Distant Country
Peace Through the Blood of Jesus
Exodus 12:13 New International Version (NIV) The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. For Meditation Our peace with God is settled on nothing apart from the shed blood of … Continue reading Peace Through the Blood of Jesus
Your Focus When You Look
Hebrews 12:2 New King James Version Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For Meditation The man was old and fatigued. The harshness of his life’s journey and the Sinai … Continue reading Your Focus When You Look
It Is A Lie!
2 Samuel 13:4 New King James Version And he said to him, “Why are you, the king’s son, becoming thinner day after day? Will you not tell me?” Amnon said to him, “I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.” For Meditation It happens every day—the fat lie of Eden. The eyes see something that awakens impure desire, … Continue reading It Is A Lie!
Determine to Keep It Holy
1 Corinthians 6:15 New International Version Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! For Encouragement Never! That is emphatic. It shows the resolve of a person who understands the sanctity of his body as part of … Continue reading Determine to Keep It Holy
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 