Photo by Anete Lusina on Pexels.com Luke 1:18-19 New International Version Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel.I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak … Continue reading Are You Like the Old Priest?
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One God, One Lord!
1 Corinthians 8:4-6 New King James Version Therefore, concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is no other God but one. For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all … Continue reading One God, One Lord!
Dare I Refuse to Forgive
Matthew 18:32-35 New International Version Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, … Continue reading Dare I Refuse to Forgive
Their Responsibility—Not Yours!
Photo by Dima Savin on Pexels.com Proverbs 17:13 New International Version (NIV) Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good. For Meditation You opened your heart, gave your best to help them, and did not think of payback or reciprocal action when needed. You did it for the love of God. … Continue reading Their Responsibility—Not Yours!
When God Tests
Photo by Anthony ud83dude42 on Pexels.com Genesis 22:1 New International Version Sometime later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. For Encouragement In 2003, God called my family from Ghana to pastor the International Church of Dakar. One year into our tenure, we faced a fiery trial as seven members, including … Continue reading When God Tests
Running for the Crown
Photo by Dania Ortega on Pexels.com Hebrews 12:12 New Living Translation (NLT) So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. For Meditation The race is long, and the course is challenging. Yet, it is the only way to glory. The training regimen is rigorous, and we need self-discipline as … Continue reading Running for the Crown
Not What You Think It Is
Mark 4:38 New International Version Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” For Encouragement It’s the weekend. A lot has transpired during the week. You are tired and need rest, but how can you when you have so … Continue reading Not What You Think It Is
Overcoming Provocation
1 Samuel 1:6 New International Version Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation Being childless is grievous, especially in a polygamous marriage. Peninnah, the other wife of Elkanah, provoked Hannah because God had closed her womb (1 Samuel 1:6-7). Naturally, she grieved over her situation, … Continue reading Overcoming Provocation
Alertness Commanded
1 Peter 5:8 New International Version (NIV) Be alert and of sober mind. For Meditation If any command demands emphasis in the church today, it is alertness. Rapid events today suggest the imminent arrival of our Lord. The cynic will scoff, saying they have heard it before. The young and naïve will frown and say, … Continue reading Alertness Commanded
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 