Luke 4:27 New International Version And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian. For Meditation It was a Sabbath day in Nazareth, and Jesus read a passage from the prophet Isaiah (Isa. 61:1-2). The prophecy spoke about the Spirit’s … Continue reading What Made Them So Angry?
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Grace Alone!
Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For Encouragement He was the obedient son, always doing the will and bidding of his dad. On the day his lost brother returned … Continue reading Grace Alone!
But God!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Ephesians 2:4-5 New King James Version But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). For Encouragement “But God!” That’s it! You and me right there—our lifeline. … Continue reading But God!
It Will Not Happen!
Photo by Philippe Donn on Pexels.com Isaiah 7:7 New International Version Yet this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘It will not take place, it will not happen. For Encouragement The heart of King Ahaz and his people trembled with fear, like trees shaking in a storm (Isaiah 7:2). Syria and Israel had gathered against Judah, and Ahaz … Continue reading It Will Not Happen!
At the Bottom of the Pit
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat … Continue reading At the Bottom of the Pit
Needing the Light of God
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Genesis 3:7 New International Version Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. For Meditation They packed the stadium, fans from all over the country, in the cool of a Sunday night. … Continue reading Needing the Light of God
Surprised by God
Genesis 16:13 New Living Translation Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” For Encouragement “The Angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert” … Continue reading Surprised by God
When We Find Ourselves in a Difficult Situation
Photo by Kei Scampa on Pexels.com Genesis 16:13 New Living Translation Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” For Meditation She thought she was just a slave—a … Continue reading When We Find Ourselves in a Difficult Situation
The Blessed But
1 Peter 2:10 New International Version Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. For Encouragement Sometimes, it is good to stop everything to reflect on the goodness of God and rejoice and praise Him. Despite our dire … Continue reading The Blessed But
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 