BIBLE PASSAGE: “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) MEDITATION: The scriptures give us a good description of Satan. He is hiding in the shadows ready to pounce suddenly on those who feel there is no need to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. (Romans 6:17) MEDITATION: If you attend church very often, you have probably sang the song, “Just As I Am”. It is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” (John 9:4) MEDITATION: Robert Moffett, a great missionary statesman once said, “We shall have all eternity in which to celebrate our victories, but only one short hour before the … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.” (Romans 8:13) MEDITATION: We have all heard the phrase, “It is a life or death situation”. When we read Romans, we see that the scriptures … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21) MEDITATION: Have you ever noticed that there are some who only want to consume? They welcome anything and everything from others, but seldom give anything in return. Some horde … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. (Luke 2:43) MEDITATION: Have you ever been separated from Jesus? Are you experiencing daily fellowship with your Savior? Living life without Jesus’ presence leaves us powerless and prone to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” (Isiah 30:15) MEDITATION: God offers so much to mankind and His promises are true and trustworthy. However, it is our … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” (Romans 12:1) MEDITATION: There are a number of folks who have difficulty praising and worshipping God. Due to their frustration and disappointment, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? (1 Corinthians 3:16) MEDITATION: A pastor had the privilege of pastoring different churches in the midst of building campaigns. It was a faith-growing experience for him to watch God work. In fact, he said he will … Continue reading