Scripture: “You have seen many things, but you pay no attention; your ears are open, but you do not listen.” – Isaiah 42:29 As you read the verse, ask the Holy Spirit to help you/us identify the areas where you/we have become blind and deaf to God’s work and voice. Prayer: Father, we are easily […]
Scripture: The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. – Exodus 14:14 Why is it so difficult for us to be still? Do we believe that God will move on our behalf, or do we think He is taking too long and needs our help? Let’s get out of the way. […]
Scripture: As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” – Luke 9:57-58 (NIV) Jesus’ life was not glorious. He had no home and […]
Scripture: When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” – John 2:3-5 Do you ever tell Jesus how He should solve your problems? […]
Scripture: He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God. – Luke 9:59-60 There is no greater priority in our lives than following Jesus. The […]
Scripture: Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once and angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. The angel […]
Scripture: The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. – Lamentations 3:25 Wait on the Lord. Are there petitions that you have before the Lord that require you to wait on Him? What can you do during this time? The author of Lamentations says seek Him. That […]
Scripture: You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your father in heaven. – Matthew 5:43-45 The danger with familiar texts is that they can lose their impact. Read […]
Scripture: Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, thought the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my […]
Scripture: Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. – Psalm 51:12 When did you last experience the joy of God’s salvation? Do you need your zeal for the Lord restored? Spend some time thinking about the salvation that has been offered to you through Christ. Ask the […]
