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
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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
The Groans of the Afflicted
2 Samuel 13:19 New International Version Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornate robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went. For Meditation Tamar was a kind and innocent young princess, and truly beautiful. Sadly, her half-brother, Amnon, became obsessed with her … Continue reading The Groans of the Afflicted
God’s Personal Concern – You!
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com 1 Peter 5:7 New King James Version Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. For Encouragement The statement grabbed me by the throat and wouldn’t let go. I had something else to write from Paul’s letter to Titus, but Alistair Begg’s devotional yesterday changed … Continue reading God’s Personal Concern – You!
A High Calling that Demands A Surrendered Response
Titus 1:1 New King James Version This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. For Ecouragement When we see the Lord … Continue reading A High Calling that Demands A Surrendered Response
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 