1 Chronicles 10:13 New King James Version So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance. For MeditationSaul was a very privileged man. He did not have any social or economic standing in Israel for anyone to … Continue reading The Unpleasant Acts of God
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His Promises and Conditions
At this, the guardian-redeemer said, “Then I cannot redeem it because I might endanger my own estate. You redeem it yourself. I cannot do it” Ruth 4:6 The conditions God attaches to His promises to receive His blessings can be hard to fulfill. However, if we accept these conditions, we can look forward to the promised … Continue reading His Promises and Conditions
Why Did He Do It?
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth—Isaiah 53:7. Heaven's glory became the scum of the earth, as His creation became the object of His love. So, … Continue reading Why Did He Do It?
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?
Chase Fear Out Of Your Life
Chase the Fear Out of Your Life Romans 8:33 New International Version (NIV) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. For meditation Worry and fear are two instruments the enemy uses with powerful effects against believers. They are natural emotions everyone sometimes experiences in life. The uninformed … Continue reading Chase Fear Out Of Your Life
Wait! Don’t Do It!
Genesis 16:2 New Living Translation So, Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal. Meditation It was the Lord’s day, and the worshippers packed the church. Quite remarkable, for transportation becomes a problem when … Continue reading Wait! Don’t Do It!
Your Commitment Check
Your Commitment Check “But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal … Continue reading Your Commitment Check
Watch Out! Different Motivation, Different Mission
Different Mission and Motivation John 4:17-18 New International Version “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.” For Meditation … Continue reading Watch Out! Different Motivation, Different Mission
Get the Negative Vibes Out!
Get the Negative Vibe Out Matthew 9:24 New Living Translation (NLT) “Get out!” he told them. “The girl isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.” But the crowd laughed at him. Your Encouragement Jesus goes into the house of Jairus to raise his dead daughter. The gathered crowd irritates Him, so He orders them out of the house (Matthew 9:24). … Continue reading Get the Negative Vibes Out!