LUKE 5:31 Traditionally, it is believed that the Gospel of Luke and Acts were written by the physician Luke, a companion of Paul. Many scholars believe he was a Gentile Christian, though some think Luke was a Hellenic Jew. He talked much about healing in his write-ups (probably because he was a physician/doctor) and portrayed Jesus … [Read more…]
LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23 “New mercies, each returning day, hover around us while we pray; new perils past, new sins forgiven, new thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven.” As we begin a new day, maybe we have made mistakes, but all hope is not lost. We can run to the Father with all our mistakes and failures. A heart of … [Read more…]
PSALM 142:5; 73:26 Challenges comes in many forms. They may come as a decline in our health, a broken relationship, poor finances, etc. It was during his darkest hour that David found clarity. We can do the same by remembering God is our resting place, a refuge in the midst of challenges. He will never leave … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 18:3 God has not only made us beautifully, but He has chosen our unique personalities, talents, and gifts that make us exclusive. We are irreplaceable. Jesus encouraged His disciples to approach the Kingdom of God like little children. There is something about child-like faith that is simple yet powerful. It just believes everything and anything … [Read more…]
ROMANS 12:4-5 It is amazing how Jesus’ Body works. Everyone has something to bring to the table. Everyone has a gift or more. Never feel that what you have to contribute is too small, not enough, insignificant. It is not. What you have is needed. Without it, other parts of the Body struggle to function. Bring … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 13:7 From the title of this write up, many minds may have started wondering. Where? Your guess is as good as mine. The writer to the Hebrews said we are to remember and imitate our pastor’s (spiritual leader’s) conduct, with consideration of its results. What does that mean? We are to watch what he does, evaluate it, … [Read more…]
PSALM 126:5 Psalm 126 is all about joy – joy remembered, joy lost, joy hoped. It is one of the Songs of Ascents (a title given to fifteen of the Psalms, 120–134). They are also variously called Gradual Psalms, Songs of Degrees, Songs of Steps, songs for going up to worship or Pilgrim Songs. Are you … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 14:12 Sometimes the easy or available way may not be the right way. Saul had been chasing David unjustly and a time came when he was delivered into David’s hands but David was not convinced to slay him (1 Samuel 24:4-6). Can you relate to David? Have you been offered an opportunity but you do not … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 4:18 From the days of Adam, many have failed to watch where they were going and that is why we have a fallen race, with multiplication of sin. We must fix our eyes on where we are going, and not get swayed by the distractions of this world. For the things of this world … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:105 Our spiritual journey with the Lord may seem uncertain to us if we are in a hurry to accomplish much. He is never in a hurry, but He is right on time. As much as we would like God to reveal His big plans for our lives, our journey is comprised of obedient steps … [Read more…]
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