Luke 7:20 New King James Version When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’ ” For Encouragement Isaiah prophesied about him years before his birth (Isaiah 40:3-4). The old priest, Zechariah, thought the angel … Continue reading God Knows Your Anxious Thoughts
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Oh, For Focused Minds
John 21:20 New King James Version Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” For Encouragement The command was simple: “Follow me!” However, it became a complicated issue for Peter (John 21:19-22). If there … Continue reading Oh, For Focused Minds
I Am Joseph
Genesis 45:3-4 New King James Version Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence. 4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. … Continue reading I Am Joseph
Because He Has Said It
Genesis 42:8-9 New King James Version So Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him. Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them, and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see the [a]nakedness of the land!” For Meditation Their journey to the land of the Pharaoh did not go well for … Continue reading Because He Has Said It
Peaceful Hearts and Minds
Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. For Encouragement Circumstances have a way of making us anxious and depressed. But thank God, He gives us peace when … Continue reading Peaceful Hearts and Minds
Noble Minds
Acts 17:11 New International Version Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. For Meditation Truth is the foundation upon which Christianity rises or falls. When we compromise this foundation, … Continue reading Noble Minds
Embracing the New Realities of God
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. For Encouragement Are you stuck in 2023, expecting … Continue reading Embracing the New Realities of God
The Greatest Response of Faith – Yieldedness.
Photo by Faik Akmd on Pexels.com Luke 1:38 New Living Translation Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. For Encouragement The Almighty God had appointed her to carry and give birth to a unique child, His own Son. His name … Continue reading The Greatest Response of Faith – Yieldedness.
Divine Interruptions
Photo by Pok Rie on Pexels.com Jonah 1:3 New International Version But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. For Encouragement Jonah lay down and fell into a … Continue reading Divine Interruptions
