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 […]
Scripture: But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong. – I Corinthians 1:27 God will use anyone He chooses. We may think we are wise because of age, or experience, or education. […]
Scripture: Desire without knowledge is not good. How much more will hasty feet miss the way! – Proverbs 19:2 It is good to have zeal and passion to accomplish a goal. However, it is important to slow down and not decide on impulse. Be still before God. Ask for His input and He will guide […]
Scripture: Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law, they meditate day and night. – Psalm 1:1-2 Where do you seek counsel? Do […]
Scripture: Beloved let us love one another, for love springs from God and He who loves us is born of God; and is progressively coming to know God; to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him. – I John 4:7 Because God loves us, we have the capacity to love. […]
