Then Jesus answered him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” “Rabbouni,” the blind man told Him, “I want to see!” This is exactly the same question He asked of those who were seeking self promotion in the Kingdom earlier on the road. Jesus opens us up to what we truly desire. He … Continue reading The Desires of our Heart – Mark 10:51
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Struggling For God – Jonah 2
Jonah 2:1, Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the stomach of the fish, and he said, “I called out of my distress to the LORD, And He answered me. I called for help from the depth of Sheol; You heard my voice." Our youngest, Charlie, awoke in the night last night having … Continue reading Struggling For God – Jonah 2
Until Death Parts Us – Mark 10:2
Some Pharisees approached Him to test Him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” Mark 10:5 But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts. Do the deceptive motives of the Pharisees have any impact upon the truth shared by Jesus in … Continue reading Until Death Parts Us – Mark 10:2
Sabbath Rest? Jeremiah 17:27
"If you do not listen to Me to consecrate the Sabbath day by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, I will set fire to its gates, and it will consume the citadels of Jerusalem and not be extinguished." God is insistent upon the holiness of the Sabbath. … Continue reading Sabbath Rest? Jeremiah 17:27
On Time – Matthew 24:48-51
But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’ and begins to beat his fellow servants and eats and drinks with drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know and will cut him in pieces … Continue reading On Time – Matthew 24:48-51
Singing Praise – Psalms 147:1
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing to our God, for praise is pleasant and lovely. Wow! The psalmist says so much in so few words. This is a truth that is difficult to even articulate. Few things bring such pleasing loveliness to a child of God as singing His praise. The power of music … Continue reading Singing Praise – Psalms 147:1
The Fairness Of God – Matthew 20:11-15
When they received it, they began to complain to the landowner: ‘These last men put in one hour, and you made them equal to us who bore the burden of the day and the burning heat!’ “He replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I’m doing you no wrong. Didn’t you agree with me on a … Continue reading The Fairness Of God – Matthew 20:11-15
Rejected – Jeremiah 6:30
They are called rejected silver, for the Lord has rejected them. These rejected ones truly are in Hell - the 'place' for those who have completely lost any sense of shame and who have committed themselves to rebellion against Father God. He will not force Himself upon them; yet, He will not be mocked and … Continue reading Rejected – Jeremiah 6:30
Compassionate King – Psalms 145:8-9
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. This truth about Father God is often overlooked by the atheists and skeptics of our day. They characterize the God of the Old Testament as … Continue reading Compassionate King – Psalms 145:8-9
Revive Us – Psalms 143:11
Revive me, O Lord, for Your name's sake! For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble. As life progresses and the walk with Lord Jesus continues, I am finding that this prayer becomes even more relevant. Maybe I am doing it wrong, but even the simple things like faithfulness and consistency have become … Continue reading Revive Us – Psalms 143:11
Tiny Faith – Matthew 17:20-21
And He said to them, “Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. [ But this kind does … Continue reading Tiny Faith – Matthew 17:20-21
Things Spoken – Psalms 141:3
Lord, set up a guard for my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. How many things do we simply destroy with our mouths? How many things have we spoken in anger or disgust or frustration or feigned concern that have led to the character assassination of another? With our lips we praise … Continue reading Things Spoken – Psalms 141:3
Human Reasoning – Joshua 9:14
Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the Lord’s counsel. In this case, human reasoning was simply not enough. Frankly, it is rarely enough in situations such as this. Those who are submitting their lives to the Will of God must always seek God's direction as best as … Continue reading Human Reasoning – Joshua 9:14
Shortsighted – Matthew 16:24-27
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he … Continue reading Shortsighted – Matthew 16:24-27
Man of Sorrows – Matthew 14:13
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. Our dear Lord Jesus was a man of many sorrows. He bore much emotional pain and suffered great loss. In His sufferings He learned what it meant to be obedient in the flesh (as a man) as … Continue reading Man of Sorrows – Matthew 14:13
Foolish Rebels – Isaiah 66:24
“As they leave, they will see the dead bodies of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never go out, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” What a contrast this verse is to the beginning verses of this chapter. Isaiah 66:2 All these … Continue reading Foolish Rebels – Isaiah 66:24
Speak Up – Matthew 10:32-33
“Therefore, everyone who will acknowledge Me before men, I will also acknowledge him before My Father in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. Jesus never sugar coated anything. He was painfully and directly honest in all of the things that mattered most. He professes … Continue reading Speak Up – Matthew 10:32-33
The Willingness Of God – Matthew 8:3
Reaching out His hand He touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his disease was healed. Can we truly comprehend the amazing depth and humility of Jesus statement? He is willing. What else matters? The Incarnate God of the Universe is willing to touch us in the most leprous part of our … Continue reading The Willingness Of God – Matthew 8:3
It Is Written – Matthew 4:10
Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” In the face of pure evil (satan himself), Jesus (God in the flesh), addresses every single temptation, each of which was designed to personally derail Jesus and His mission, with … Continue reading It Is Written – Matthew 4:10
Rest In Peace – Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous man perishes, and no man takes it to heart; And devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from evil, He enters into peace; They rest in their beds, Each one who walked in his upright way. Death is rarely seen through this lens. We … Continue reading Rest In Peace – Isaiah 57:1-2
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