BIBLE PASSAGE: We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ (Acts 26:14) MEDITATION: Wouldn’t you agree that whenever the Lord wants to change us, it is for our benefit? He … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: 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. (Ephesians 2:8-9) MEDITATION: Most, if not all, believers are familiar with these verses; it is a reminder of several things: 1. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. (Philemon 1:7) MEDITATION: The word ‘joy’ (or some form of it) is mentioned in the scriptures over 240 times. Since it is used that many times, we have to believe that God wants … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Galatians 1:3-5) MEDITATION: Remember the feelings of … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 1:21) MEDITATION: When we are told to “keep ourselves in God’s love”, it could be referring to ‘our love for Him’ or ‘His love for us’. Rather than debate which … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” (1 Corinthians 12:21) MEDITATION: In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he reminded them of the importance of the contribution of everyone to the success of the church. The church consists … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8) MEDITATION: James tells us that our mind is the battleground for good and evil. When tempted, no one should say, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone to bed with something on your mind that you cannot put aside? Maybe it is problems in a relationship with someone; maybe … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For God, who was at work in Peter as an apostle to the circumcised, was also at work in me as an apostle to the Gentiles. (Galatians 2:8) MEDITATION: Although Galatians 2:8 is a fairly short verse, it speaks volumes. The first thing we should recognize is Paul and Peter were both ‘apostles’. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility… (Ephesians 2:13-14) MEDITATION: Will there ever be peace in the world? … Continue reading