BIBLE PASSAGE: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) MEDITATION: As we live our life on earth, it can be filled with many ups and downs. It may be difficult for us to imagine a world where things are … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. (Matthew 5:1-2) MEDITATION: Do you feel blessed? I mean, do you feel like you are receiving God’s blessings? If not, what could be the problem? Jesus sat … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I will be careful to lead a blameless life ~ when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. (Psalm 101:2) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: In the marriage ceremony, after the vows are said, the minister solemnly and reverently says, “What God hath joined together let no man put … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. (1 Peter 3:9) MEDITATION: Have you ever gotten into a situation you wish you had avoided? Sometimes we allow our natural inclinations and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. (Mark 1:30-31) MEDITATION: The Bible includes many instances where Jesus healed people. Some were hopelessly … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20) MEDITATION: In a decadent society the will to believe, to resist, to contend, to fight, to struggle, usually fades away. In place of … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Thanks be unto God for his indescribable gift. (2 Corinthians 9:15) MEDITATION: The Christmas season is a time of giving. In the life of a believer, every day of the year should be a time of giving. We should have a desire to give love and encouragement all the time. Do nothing … 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: Have you ever had this thought, “I am a Christian, but I am not experiencing the joy I … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. (James 2:18) MEDITATION: By no means will our ‘deeds’ save us, but our ‘good deeds’ are evidence of our salvation. Conversely, our ‘bad deeds’ can show a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6) MEDITATION: After the crucifixion the beleaguered disciples were in despair and said, “The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be … Continue reading