Ruth 4:6 New International Version (NIV) 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.” For meditation God’s promises may have conditions that seem challenging, but embracing them fills us with hope and expectancy for eternal life with Christ. As … Continue reading Do You Love God’s Promises?
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Our Doubts and His Assurances
Our Doubts and His Assurances Luke 7:19 New King James Version And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” For Encouragement How did John the Baptist move from clarity about Jesus’ ministry to wondering, while in prison, whether Jesus was truly the Messiah. (Lk. 7:18-23? Although … Continue reading Our Doubts and His Assurances
He Feels Your Grief
He Feels Your Grief Luke 7:12 New King James Version And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. For Encouragement She grieved through her … Continue reading He Feels Your Grief
A Call to Worship
Psalm 95:6 New International Version (NIV) Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; For meditation What a privilege it is to be invited to join God’s people in worshipping Him (Psa. 95:1-2, 6)! Think about it this morning. We are talking about the God of all creation—the great God who alone is … Continue reading A Call to Worship
He Knows Your Name
Isaiah 40:26 New International Version Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. For Encouragement What is your mood today, going into the weekend? You … Continue reading He Knows Your Name
The Reward of Selfishness
The Rewards of Selfishness and Greed Genesis 13:10-11New International Version Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) So, Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the … Continue reading The Reward of Selfishness
When Conflict Arises
When Conflict Arises Genesis 13:8-9 New International Version So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me,or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. 9 Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to … Continue reading When Conflict Arises
God Has Taken Up Your Cause
Lamentations 3:58English Standard Version You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life. For EncouragementIf any prophet knew suffering for righteousness’ sake in the Old Testament, it was Jeremiah. Every word he spoke drew only harsh responses, rebuke, and even bodily affliction. They persecuted him for the countercultural messages he carried to a nation that had forsaken … Continue reading God Has Taken Up Your Cause
God’s Masterpiece in Christ
Photo by Abdurahman Yarichev on Pexels.com John 11:25 New King James Version Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. For Encouragement Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up (Jn. 11:11). His disciples could … Continue reading God’s Masterpiece in Christ
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 