2 Chronicles 15:2 New International Version He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The Lordis with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. For Encouragement We all need encouragement. … Continue reading Encouraged by the Lord.
Prayer
When God Responds
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 14:12 New International Version The Lord struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah. The Cushites fled, 13 and Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. Such a great number of Cushites fell that they could not recover; they were crushed before the Lord and his forces. The men of Judah carried off … Continue reading When God Responds
The Prayer of the Helpless
2 Chronicles 14:11 New International Version Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this vast army. Lord, you are our God; do not let mere mortals prevail against … Continue reading The Prayer of the Helpless
The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Righteousness is not hereditary. Though God commends the life and teachings of parents as the best way to guide their children for righteous living (Prov. 22:6), we cannot presume on the condition of a person based on that of their parent. Accordingly, we cannot conclude from the wayward living of a person that their parents … Continue reading The Blessings of a New Beginning.
The Attrition of Faith
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 16:12 New King James Version And in the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady was severe; yet in his disease he did not seek the Lord, but the physicians. For Meditation As a student, I often traveled between the twin cities … Continue reading The Attrition of Faith
A Heart’s Song to the Lord
Luke 1:46-47 New International Version (NIV) My soul glorifies the Lordand my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For Meditation Only a life that has received a touch of God’s grace can praise Him. Such a heart appreciates God’s favor and rises to sing to God. The beauty of Mary’s song ascends this height to … Continue reading A Heart’s Song to the Lord
A Genuine Friend
Daniel 2:49 New International Version (NIV) Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. For Meditation When we discuss Daniel’s integrity, we often refer only to his conduct in government business that lacked corruption (Dan. 6:4-5) and his faithfulness … Continue reading A Genuine Friend
Quenching that Thirst
Photo by Du2022u2022 Nyau on Pexels.com Psalm 42:2 New International Version (NIV) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? For meditation The Psalmist describes his intense need for God and asks when he could go and meet Him in the temple (Ps. 42:1). An overwhelming desire in his … Continue reading Quenching that Thirst
Keep On Knocking
Isaiah 30:18 New International Version Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! For Encouragement So, your despair has silenced you—silent because God has not responded to your prayers yet? Do not, my friend, for God often delays … Continue reading Keep On Knocking
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 