MATTHEW 26:14-16 Betrayal can set off a cascade of intricate feelings. On Wednesday of the Holy Week, the Church commemorates Judas’ betrayal. Judas Iscariot, who had been chosen by Christ to be a pillar of the church, sold Jesus for the price of a slave. At the Last Supper, Jesus is overwhelmed by the anguish of the … [Read more…]
JOHN 13:36–38; LUKE 22:54–62 Self-confident people are generally more successful. But there are times when we must rely on God. Peter, despite his courage and esteem for Jesus, was confident—or, dare we say, overconfident—of himself. He must experience the insufficiency of his own strength to realise God’s support. Peter believed his love for Jesus was strong enough to … [Read more…]
JOHN 12:1-3 A heart-touching gift can express our feelings in a way that words cannot. Mary wished to express her devotion to her Lord by doing something unique for Him. She applied her costly, pure nard perfume, which is her most valuable possession, to Jesus’ feet. Breaking open the container, she surrendered all to her God … [Read more…]
JOHN 12:12-19 Have you ever been treated badly by those you thought loved you? Jesus enters Jerusalem with great acclaim, despite his previous opposition to public praise. He acknowledges his imminent death and agrees to be hailed as the Messiah. Jesus knows that he will reign from the cross, as the people who now acclaim him … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 20:1–15 A man discovered his car was missing after mistakenly parking in a restricted zone. Despite the $600 towing and parking fine, he chose not to be angry with the tow yard worker. Instead, he wrote a humorous poem about the situation, which he read to the worker, who enjoyed it, preventing a potential confrontation. … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 3:12–17 Seven of us attended a crowded concert at a park. We tried to sit together, but a woman pushed us apart. My wife tried to stay with me, but the woman and her companions continued pushing into the row. As we sat separately, we noticed the woman had a special needs adult, and she … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 11:1–8 We pulled over for the night at a quite late hour. We were happy to see a balcony in our comfortable room, but the dense fog prevented us from seeing past it. However, the haze started to disappear a few hours later, when the sun rose. Then the landscape that had been somberly … [Read more…]
DANIEL 10:1–14 My daughter sent a text message to a friend, hoping for a quick answer. After waiting for a reply, she became frustrated and worried. Eventually, a reply came, and she was relieved. Her friend was completing the necessary details to answer the question. Daniel, an Old Testament prophet, sought God through prayer. After three … [Read more…]
PSALM 4:1–8 We practically never get a day without experiencing some form of rejection, disregard, or insult. Sometimes we even do it to ourselves. David faced bullying and threats from his enemies, causing a decrease in his self-worth and well-being. He sought relief and remembered that the Lord had set aside his faithful servant for Himself. … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:22–28; PSALM 120:1 Her mom stopped treatment due to increased pain and desired to enjoy her final days with family. She was ready to go home after a long battle with cancer. She pleaded with her heavenly Father, the Great Physician, to work miracles, but He had to say no to her own prayers if He … [Read more…]
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