As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her, and he said, “Don’t cry.” Luke 7:12-13. Did this poor widow expect to see … Continue reading The Lord of Surprises
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Faith That Cannot Fly
Isaiah 7:14 New International Version Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel. For Meditation Syria and Israel plan to attack Judah. Ahaz trembles, but God gives him a word of assurance—It will not happen (v.7). God had numbered Israel’s days when it … Continue reading Faith That Cannot Fly
Keep On Knocking
Isaiah 30:18 New International Version Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! For Encouragement So, your despair has silenced you—silent because God has not responded to your prayers yet? Do not, my friend, for God often delays … Continue reading Keep On Knocking
No Worries, All Paid!
Matthew 6:34 New International Version Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Your Encouragement Sam walked into the office of his Dad. He seemed anxious. His Dad had a lot of bills on his desk, and his school was reopening in a … Continue reading No Worries, All Paid!
Lord, I Thank You!
“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice” (Lk. 17:15) Can we say today, “Thank You, Lord!” Do we have cause to celebrate Jesus, our Redeemer and King Eternal? Can anyone of His children refuse Him what He deserves today? Think back as far as you remember. … Continue reading Lord, I Thank You!
The Only Constant In Life
Malachi 3:6 New International Version “I the Lord do not change. So, you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. For Meditation What a glorious word! How heartwarming! I woke up this morning to a new world. The day has changed, and the time keeps changing. The condition of my mind, health, situation, circumstances, needs, and challenges—have all … Continue reading The Only Constant In Life
My Weakness, the Rich Soil for His Strength
"But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me" (2 Corinthians 12:9). For Your Encouragement Some quotes from Charles Spurgeon to bless you today. "A primary … Continue reading My Weakness, the Rich Soil for His Strength
A New Relationship For Eternity.
John 20:17 New King James Version Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’ ” For Your Encouragement “Do not hold on to me, for I … Continue reading A New Relationship For Eternity.
The Bold Face of Faith
Mark 7:28 New Living Translation She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children’s plates.” For Meditation O, that I had such faith! Jesus called it great faith, and when God calls something great, who can challenge it? So, what made the faith … Continue reading The Bold Face of Faith