SCRIPTURE: I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: The eyes of the Lord your God are always on the land, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year. (Deuteronomy 11:12) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard someone make the comment, “Where was (or is) God in all of this?” Whenever we don’t fully understand something, we ask … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:30-31) MEDITATION: If two lawyers promised they … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:1-2) MEDITATION: Do you ever get the feeling that you are hemmed in to your circumstances? Maybe … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. (Acts 10:36) MEDITATION: Have you ever dreamed about a world that is free of the troubles of human nature? In other words, wouldn’t it be nice if we … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all; how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32) MEDITATION: Which is more important to you, receiving a gift from someone, giving a gift to someone, or having a great relationship with … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: The LORD said to Moses, “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israelites. Since he was as zealous for my honor among them as I am, I did not put an end to them in my zeal. (Numbers 25:10-11) MEDITATION: Enthusiasm is an emotion … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” (John 3:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m saved, but I don’t feel saved”? Maybe you have even said it yourself. We have to remember that we are saved … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to me,” he said. (Matthew 14:16-18). MEDITATION: How big is your God? How capable is your God? Has your God ever taken a … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Forever, O Lord, Your Word is settled in heaven. (Psalm 119:89) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about what the world would be like without the Bible? People who are discouraged with no hope would remain hopeless. Sin would not be well defined and would run more rampant than it does today. Those with no … Continue reading