So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss …
…”I have had enough, LORD” … 1 Kings 19:4b NIV Most of us, at one time or another, have felt like Elijah felt when he spoke these words in prayer. God had brought him through so many difficult circumstances and had demonstrated His faithfulness to Elijah so many times, but …
“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 …
When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. Psalm 118:5-6a NIV We all go through times when when the pressure is mounting and we feel the weight of our circumstances. Such was the …
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 NIV Jesus told the disciples this story to encourage them to be persistent in prayer. He clearly understood that there would be times when we feel like giving up, …
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 NIV There’s no better way to start the day than talking with the Lord and I’m amazed that the Lord loves to hear our voice every morning! How awesome …
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” John 3:3-4 NIV Nicodemus tried …
But Daniel resolved not to defile himself…. Daniel 1:8a NIV New Year’s Day is a perfect time to evaluate your spiritual walk. Are you as close to God as you want to be or would you like your relationship with the Lord to be stronger and more intimate in the …