Matthew 20:15 New International Version Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?’ For Meditation He came expecting more than the last person hired. What shocking news greeted him—the same wages for him as for the person who came last! … Continue reading Treated More Than Fairly
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Do You Not Get It?
Mark 2:7 New King James Version “Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” For Meditation Hello, teachers of the law! That’s the point. Jesus is God! You are right when you say no one can forgive sins but God. However, He Jesus did. Can’t you get it? His command is … Continue reading Do You Not Get It?
Do You Know Who He Is?
Mark 1:24 New King James Version “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” For Meditation Jesus had just started His ministry after His baptism. He went to Capernaum and taught in the synagogue in a way that amazed the people. … Continue reading Do You Know Who He Is?
The Lord of Surprises
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
The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
Job 24:12 New King James Version The dying groan in the city,And the souls of the wounded cry out;Yet God does not charge them with wrong. For Encouragement We have a lot to learn from the tragic consequences of the rape of Tamar by her brother, Amnon (2 Samuel 13:1-22). Unfortunately, similar stories are told in silence … Continue reading The Cry of the Afflicted (2)
Do Not Forget So Quickly!
James 1:23-24 New International Version Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. For Meditation I hear the receding footsteps of the past year. I … Continue reading Do Not Forget So Quickly!
Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Genesis 32:7-8 New King James Version So, Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.” For Your Encouragement The offender runs … Continue reading Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
When the Feared Gets Paralyzed By Fear
Joshua 2:8-9 New King James Version Now before they lay down, she came up to them on the roof, and said to the men: “I know that the Lord has given you the land, that the terror of you has fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land are fainthearted because of you. For Encouragement When people forget … Continue reading When the Feared Gets Paralyzed By Fear
Your Only Helper Is Jehovah
Psalm 60:11 New Living Translation (NLT) Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless. Your Encouragement God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of need (Psalm 46:1). This is David’s confession. He is a man who knew trouble throughout his life, and he stands to testify about … Continue reading Your Only Helper Is Jehovah
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 