A Life of Obedience Today’s Scripture: “Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. And he that sent me is with me: the …
Sin and Its Effects Today’s Scripture: “Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone” – Hosea 4:17 This is one of the saddest statements in Scripture. The people of Ephraim had become so attached to their idols that God finally says, “Let them alone.” In one sense, this command may relate to the prophet Hosea’s …
Obeying God Today’s Scripture: “And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us. …
The Conflict of the Ages “But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.” (Matthew 12:28) Jesus was a man, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil …
A Burning and Shining Light Today’s Scripture: “He was a burning and a shining light” John 5:35a. This lasting tribute was said of John the Baptist, by none other than Jesus Himself. Indeed, Jesus also said, “I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the …
A Cleared Calendar Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. —Luke 5:16 NIV How long has it been since you let God have you? I mean really have you? How long since you gave him a portion of undiluted, uninterrupted time listening for his voice? Apparently, Jesus did. He made a deliberate effort to …
The Freedom of Salvation Today’s Scripture: “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the …
Reasons to Trust Today’s Scripture: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 We often find it easy to trust the Lord when circumstances are pleasant. In difficult times, though, resting in Him can …
The Seed and The Soil We are all familiar with the parable Jesus used in Matthew 13:18-23, using the farmer and the planting of the seeds. If we look closer at this passage, we can identify ourselves as both the farmer and the seed. In Matthew 13:19, Jesus says, The seed that fell on the …
Women of Faith Today’s Scripture: “Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me”– Matthew 15:25 We don’t even know the name of this Canaanite woman who comes to Jesus for healing for her daughter. But we do know she has great faith, because Jesus himself commends her for it. In coming to Jesus …
