Bloom Where You are Planted Today’s Scripture: “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,” 1 Peter 1:1. From one point of view we see a national disaster — hundreds of thousands of citizens uprooted from their homes by an occupying army, and driven like cattle …
Choosing Faith over Fear Today’s Scripture: “But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and …
Strength and Encouragement Today’s Scripture: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong” – 1 Corinthians 16:13 As Paul concludes his first, and scathing, letter to the church at Corinth, he leaves them with a rapid-fire set of short directives. “Watch!” Paul says. You have already succumbed to many of …
Abusing God’s Patience Today’s Scripture: “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;” Romans 2:4-5 …
The Authority of Our Message Today’s Scripture: “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.” 1 Kings 17:1 King Ahab’s first thought after encountering …
Finding Satisfaction Today’s Scripture: “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty …
The Rewards of Patience Today’s Scripture: “I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 The Scriptures contain many stories of people who waited years or even decades before the Lord’s promises came to pass. What modern believers can learn from the patience of biblical saints like …
The Garden and the Cross Today’s Scripture: “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.” — John 19:41 The Proximity of the Cross and the Garden To a deep-seeing eye like that of John, this proximity was …
Decision Making Today’s Scripture: “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man”– Psalm 118:8 What an appropriate reminder as we make any decision, whether small or large! Don’t put your confidence in other people; put your trust in God, where it will never be disappointed. We have such a …
