2 CORINTHIANS 7:5-6 – For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus.”   Today’s scripture finds the Apostle Paul hurting. Suffering in the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms grips him – our bodies had…

LUKE 22:31-34 – “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said,…

SONG OF SOLOMON 2:15 – “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.” Charles Spurgeon commented on today’s scripture with these words, “A little thorn can cause much suffering. A small cloud may hide the sun. Tiny foxes spoil the vineyards; and little sins do mischief to the tender heart. A great…