He Is Risen! “Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body” – Luke 23:52. Have you ever stopped to wonder how many mourners at a particular funeral knew the dead person? What is it about death that causes many to identify with the deceased? The thought reminds me of the story of a man whom … Continue reading Hide No More!
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Not So Fast!
" The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment" (Luke 23:55-56). Your Encouragement Wait a minute! Do not give up so … Continue reading Not So Fast!
The Fear and Lure of the Crowd
Today’s Reading: Thursday, 14 April: John 17- John 18 Romans 8; Psalm 22 “It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself” (John 18:18). The Fear and Lure of the Crowd Innocently, he stood there, warming himself. Among the … Continue reading The Fear and Lure of the Crowd
A Cry of Love
Today’s Reading: Tuesday, 12 April: John 13–John 14; Luke 22. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1). The cry of our Savior on the cross! (Matthew 27:46). It was a cry of agony and despair—the cry of One who felt deserted by His Father. He did not feel this way when … Continue reading A Cry of Love
The Cry of the Wounded
Job 24:12 New International Version The groans of the dying rise from the city, and the souls of the wounded cry out for help. But God charges no one with wrongdoing. For Encouragement The carnage is always devastating. It is an age-old story everywhere people have fought wars—often senseless. Women, children, the aged, the disabled, and … Continue reading The Cry of the Wounded
Were There Not Three?
Daniel 3:24 New International Version Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” For Meditation Their fidelity challenged his authority, and he was fuming with rage. How dare they disrespect the king before his trusted officials! Into … Continue reading Were There Not Three?
Where Is Your Heart?
Luke 20:19 New King James Version And the chief priests and the scribes that very hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people—for they knew He had spoken this parable against them. For Meditation They heard Him very well. The Parable spoke to their hearts and judged them. The Prosecutor clearly outlined … Continue reading Where Is Your Heart?
Still Confused?
Isaiah 53:2-3 New International Version (NIV) He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. He was was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. For Encouragement This prophesy still stands before us today as it did during … Continue reading Still Confused?
That You Can Believe
Mark 9:21-24 New International Version Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately … Continue reading That You Can Believe
