in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses 2 Corinthians 6:4 Endurance – Frankly, I’m tore down. I can’t remember when I have been so tired. Every part of my body aches. I have a hard time thinking. I just want to go to sleep. Does that sound like you? It wouldn’t surprise me. …
if indeed you continue in faith firmly established and steadfast Colossians 1:23 If Indeed – Jesus wants to present us holy and blameless. That’s the plan (see verse 22). The first step in this glorious transformation has been accomplished (John 19:30). You and I have been reconciled with God. We have been rescued from inescapable…
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, acknowledge such men. 1 Corinthians 16:18 Refreshed – Are there people in your life who refresh you? When you are exhausted, discouraged or disappointed, is there someone whose voice lifts your spirits? Do you value these wonderful people as a blessing from God? The impact of…
I will meditate on your precepts, and fix my eyes on your ways. Psalm 119:15 Meditate – Perhaps we “meditate” more than we think. For us, meditation usually implies something like quiet and deliberate reflection. But the Hebrew word siyach has some unusual history and application that just might open the door to a different…
Be humbled, then, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the opportune time 1 Peter 5:6 NASB Be Humbled – There is no better person to pen these words than Peter. The man who believed in personal power learned a life-altering lesson after the death and resurrection of Yeshua. Power…
Throwing all your cares on Him because you are the object of His concern (my translation) 1 Peter 5:7 The Object Of – God knows what you need, right? God is able to provide what you need, right? Then why bother Him about it? Why pester Him with your constant requests? After all, you don’t…
“Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have occurred.” Matthew 24:34 Generation – What a lot of agony and confusion accompanies this verse! Everyone wants to know the signs of the end time. Century after century, well-meaning believers have proclaimed the end of days is near. Yet…
and tongues as of fire, being distributed, appeared to them, and it sat on each of them. Acts 2:3 Tongues As Of Fire – The Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost. We all know that. But have you ever asked why this is described as tongues of fire? After all, when…
On the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark rested upon the mountain of Ararat Genesis 8:4 Seventeenth – I recently read something so interesting that I want to share it with you. It comes from the second volume of the Torah Club called Shadows of the Messiah. It’s all about…
“Then two will be in the field. The one is taken away and the one is left.” Matthew 24:40 Is Taken Away – Ignoring the context makes for great Hollywood movies and bestselling books. Maybe that’s why it is so appealing to forget what Jesus says just before this auspicious verse. But if we don’t…
