All Things..
Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Every life has its share of difficulties. But what if the things you and I despise are the…
He Who Loves..
Proverbs 13:24 “He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.” The world calls good evil, and applauds evil as good. Tragically, the result of those carnal beliefs is manifested in our young. Show me a rebellious child,…
Why Not Wait?..
Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.” No one delights in standing in a slow-moving line or sitting beside the phone until the doctor calls, but waiting is a part of life. Yet the very…
God Had a Plan..
Judges 6:12 “And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!’” I love the Bible’s honest accounts of actual events and situations because they give me great encouragement and hope. Gideon’s…
God’s Watchful Eye..
Psalm 91:9-11 “Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in…
The Way God Builds..
Psalm 127:1 “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it…” Ever since God revealed Himself to man, the two have sought a place to meet together. In the beginning, Adam fellowshipped with God under the garden’s canopy. As Israel was…
O How Lovely!..
Psalm 84:1-2 “How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” The Jewish temple was striking, but it was yet to come,…
Come Quickly!..
Song of Solomon 2:10 “My beloved spoke, and said to me: ‘Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” What deep emotion this verse conveys! But has it occurred to you that Jesus has desires, too? One of them is an intense longing…
Heaven’s Lamp..
Psalm 119:105-106 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.” With rare exceptions, outdoor lighting was virtually unknown in the ancient world. When darkness fell, pedestrians carried…
Love Sent
Hebrews 12:6 “For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.”Content is the child who understands this verse. Every caring parent wants their child to mature at a steady pace, and they are constantly training, redirecting, and employing discipline when…