BIBLE PASSAGE: After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” (John 11:11) MEDITATION: When Jesus told His disciples about the death of Lazarus they misunderstood Him. They thought Jesus was talking about ‘sleeping’, but He meant Lazarus … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the Word of the Lord, what kind of wisdom do they have? (Jeremiah 8:9) MEDITATION: Most everyone would like to be considered wise and intelligent, but if you could only have one of them, which one … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:14) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard the phrase, “That’s just the way our family is”? Most families have traits passed down from their ancestors. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” (Romans 9:17) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about the possibility that God has ‘raised you up’ for a specific purpose? … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. (1 John 4:9) MEDITATION: Ask anyone how they are doing and most will answer, “Fine”. But do you ever wonder if it is just a standard response, or … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! (Hebrews 9:14) MEDITATION: Some people want to serve the Lord, but cannot seem to get started. Often … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. (Galatians 2:18) MEDITATION: Whenever we receive the Lord’s salvation, if we are sincere then we will start making changes in our lives. We begin weeding out the things that are not pleasing to the Lord, and start replacing … Continue reading