Mark 1:40 New International Version A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” For Encouragement “If you are willing, you can make me clean” (Mark 1:40). Some call it a prayer of unbelief. Others mock the poor man as one with a weak … Continue reading His Sovereignty In Prayers
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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!
Cheated and Abused?
Photo by Marcus Aurelius on Pexels.com James 5:11 New Living Translation (NLT) We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy. For Meditation … Continue reading Cheated and Abused?
At Your Word
Photo by Szelei Robert on Pexels.com Luke 5:5 New International Version Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” For Meditation Is that not our Christian credo—how we have to live with Jesus? “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught … Continue reading At Your Word
You’re in Good Hands with the Lord
Jeremiah 20:11 New International Version But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten. For your Encouragement Allow me to speak to you who are going into this weekend with a heavy emotional burden. You may have engaged in … Continue reading You’re in Good Hands with the Lord
If Only …
2 Kings 5:3 New International Version She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” For Meditation If only the sinner will listen well and turn to Jesus! The reference was to the prophet in Israel, not to the king. No … Continue reading If Only …
Celebrate Our Only Able Redeemer
Ruth 4:6 New International Version 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 Boaz gave him the first right to redeem Ruth, Mahlon’s Moabite widow, because he was the closest relative in the late Elimelech’s family (Ruth … Continue reading Celebrate Our Only Able Redeemer
The True Report to Give
Matthew 28:13 New International Version (NIV) You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ For Meditation Their job was simple—to secure the tomb where they laid Jesus to rest in death. I have been there before. Left alone in a remote location to keep watch … Continue reading The True Report to Give
Victory In Gethsemane
Photo by Mattia Verga on Pexels.com Mark 14:34 New International Version “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” For Meditation He went to pray in the last hours of His life on earth with His three best friends. They had been with Him all … Continue reading Victory In Gethsemane