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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Against All Odds
Joshua 6:1 New Living Translation Now the gates of Jericho were tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one was allowed to go out or in. For Meditation Jericho is fortified and shut against the rag-tag army of Israel. They do not know what to do. The Commander of the Army … Continue reading Against All Odds
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?
Rest In His Assurance
Psalm 102:13 New King James Version You will arise and have mercy on Zion;For the time to favor her,Yes, the set time, has come. Your Encouragement Optimism! That is the attitude of faith, which settles the heart and brings peace to a soul under assault by terrible forces, extreme circumstances, and great distress. That soul does not … Continue reading Rest In His Assurance
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?
When Doubt Assails
Luke 7:19 New International Version [John] sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” For Meditation One moment, we were flying on cloud nine. Everything was going well, and we expected the best for the future. But wait a minute. Something does … Continue reading When Doubt Assails
The Disciple and Christ
Then he said to him, “Follow me!” – Jn. 21:19 It was a cold and breezy morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Jn. 21:1-23). The resurrected Jesus appeared to seven of His disciples after a night of fruitless fishing. He dined with them over hot broiled fish and bread, after which Jesus reinstated Peter … Continue reading The Disciple and Christ
Watch!
Mark 13:37 New International Version What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” For Meditation His grandpa had promised him his first wristwatch for Christmas, and he couldn’t wait. The day before Christmas, Kofi, wanting to make sure his hard-of-hearing grandpa did not forget his promise, asked to say the prayer. “Lord, thank … Continue reading Watch!
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 