A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 NIV Glory? Isn’t that what God desires as a product of the lives we live? Are we not taught to glorify God in all we do? Aren’t we taught to pray that we …
I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Psalm 119:75-76 NIV I have to admire this psalmist’s relationship with God. There is something special about knowing God so …
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. “What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Zechariah 4:6-7a NIV Sometimes the obstacles that stand in our …
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When …
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalm 139:17-18 NLT We serve a God that we cannot see with our eyes or hear …
And they said to each other, “We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt.” Numbers 14:4 NIV What what was life like for the people when they were living in Egypt? They had slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor. Ex. 1:11 Their lives were …
“Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.” For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is …
I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. “I have given them the glory you gave me, so …
The one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6b I was at the Jersey shore this weekend watching surfers navigate the rough waters of hurricane Hermine. There were two challenges the surfers faced. First they had to paddle through a …
“Cease striving and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a NASB If something has been worrying you, causing you anxiety, or troubling your mind, follow the advice God gives us in Psalm 46 and begin to focus on God, rather than your circumstances. Let take a closer look at this …
But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for …
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 NIV Do you ever feel like you’ve gone too far and God has withdrawn His love for you? If so, let His word …
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1-2 NIV Satan loves to make the world believe Jesus, and His followers, are intolerant, but Luke 15 …
In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25 NASB This verse ends the book of Judges and sums up the standard of morality that ruled the culture of the day. If I’m being honest, I have to say …
“Be self controlled and alert, our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” 1 Peter 5:8 Devour indeed! We must learn to recognize when the enemy is on the prowl, and guard ourselves against his attack. Think of the some of the enemy’s …
“Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house,” Job 29:4 NIV How do you perceive God? Do you see Him as a friend? When Job was going through so much difficulty he thought back to earlier days and one of the …