2 CORINTHIANS 1:8-10 – For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises…
2 CHRONICLES 33:10 – The Lord spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention. THEME OF THE DAY. OUR ALWAYS PRESENT DANGER. Living the Christian life is like traveling through a minefield. There are dangers abounding right and left. We have the ever-crafty devil who is smart, knows human nature better than humans, and is a more knowledgeable…
PSALM 121:1-4 – I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. THEME OF THE DAY. WHEN SLEEPLESS NIGHTS COME. Had…
LUKE 12:28-32 – But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. For all the nations of the world seek…
MATTHEW 9:36 – When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. THEME OF THE DAY. HAVING THE EYES AND HEART OF JESUS. It will cost you. It will keep you awake at night. It will wear down your soul. It will make your heart heavy. It will drive you…
PSALM 105:4 – Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! THEME OF THE DAY. THE THREE “P’s” OF CHRISTIANITY. I often wonder if we sometimes make living the Christian life more difficult or complex than God intends. Oh, I am not saying it is easy. I mean there is nothing easy about these words of Jesus, “If you love…