To pray for others with love: (NIV) Ephesians 1:16-17 “I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18I pray also […]
Yesterday, an episode in the life of Zacchaeus was paraphrased. Using that same Scripture reference (Luke 19:1-10), this devotional will explore that story from another vantage point: This is my story also, is it yours? It was Jesus Who noticed Zacchaeus…it is Jesus Who has noticed you also. It was Jesus Who asked to go […]
This is a paraphrase of Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and his disciples entered the town of Jericho. They were just passing through but a crowd followed them, surrounding them. Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector (a Jew who collected taxes for Rome, therefore hated by his countrymen). He was rich and he was also ‘small in […]
(NASB) Psalm 119:160 “The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.” Truth: genuineness, honesty, reality, accurate, integrity. These are a few words which describe truth. And these same definitions can be used to define God’s word. God’s word is genuine, honest, established in reality (not myth), accurate […]
What has the LORD done for my freedom from sins? He has sent His Son to die for my sins…the sins of omitting what I should do…the sins of committing what I should not do. (NASB) John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in […]
Meditate: To reflect upon; ponder; contemplate Precept: A rule or principle imposing a particular standard of action or conduct Recognition: An awareness that something perceived has been perceived before. To perceive or acknowledge the validity or reality of: Interesting words: Meditate, precept, recognition. How often do you take time to meditate, reflecting upon God’s words […]
(NASB) Psalm 31:1-5 “IN YOU, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; 2 Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. 3 For You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name’s sake You will lead me and […]
(NASB) Matthew 5:17-18 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.” Prophecy of Christ’s return: (NASB) Matthew 16:27 “For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and WILL THEN REPAY EVERY […]
(NASB) Matthew 5:17-18 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.” Jesus prophesied His death: (NASB) Matthew 16:21 “From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and […]
A ‘picture’ of Christ Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross: (NASB) Exodus 12:21-22 “Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, Go and take for yourselves according your families, and slay the Passover lamb. 22 ‘You shall take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood which is in […]