BIBLE PASSAGE: One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. (John 4) MEDITATION: After Jesus told His disciples that He would soon be leaving them, He prayed. He explained to them what would happen so they would not be surprised and experience turmoil at His departure. He … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.” (Revelation 22:7) MEDITATION: Another word for ‘keep’ is ‘possess’. When the scriptures say, ‘keep’ the words of the Bible, it means we should ‘possess’, or ‘own’ them. In other words, if we read … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God ~ this is your spiritual act of worship. (Romans 12:1) MEDITATION: The word “sacrifice” is described in several ways. When we hear the word, more than likely we think of the … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about how clever Satan can be in his tactics to discourage people from seeking salvation, but more than that, duping Christians into wrong … Continue reading
SCRIPTURAL PASSAGE: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) MEDITATION: At the cross of Christ, sin reached its climax. Sin’s most terrible display took place at Calvary. It was never blacker or more hideous. We saw … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7) MEDITATION: What would we do if someone began to push against us, attempting to throw us off a position that is rightfully ours? How would we respond? Most people would lean into the weight and push back. That’s … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:28) MEDITATION: We can see in Galatians that Paul affirms the equality of men and women in Christ. So what does he mean in Ephesians 5:22? Wives, submit to … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (Mark 4:30) MEDITATION: When we face a hardship in life, is fear the first emotion we feel? It doesn’t have to be; we can respond in faith regardless of our circumstances. Remember, courage isn’t just an attitude of … Continue reading