As the Day Ends Some evenings bring questions that do not settle when the day’s work is done. A conversation may have challenged what we believe, or something we read may have raised an objection we cannot yet answer. Paul warns the Colossians against being taken captive by teachings that are “not according to Christ”Continue reading “A Faith That Can Rest with Questions”
Category Archives: An Evening Prayer
When Faith Finds Its Hands
As the Day Ends “Faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect.” — James 2:22, KJV As this day comes to a close, we might remember a kind word we offered, a need we noticed, or an opportunity to help that passed us by. James invites us to look at suchContinue reading “When Faith Finds Its Hands”
A Promise to Rest Upon Tonight
As the Day Ends Hebrews 11:13 tells us that people commended for their faith died without receiving everything God had promised. They had seen His promises from a distance and welcomed them. There is a quiet honesty in that account. Faith did not spare them from waiting, and the unfinished parts of their lives didContinue reading “A Promise to Rest Upon Tonight”
The Wisdom That Kneels
As the Day Ends “They are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words.” — 1 Timothy 6:4 (NIV) (Bible Gateway) At day’s end, I can usually remember a conversation in which I wanted to be understood. Sometimes I also remember how strongly I wanted to have theContinue reading “The Wisdom That Kneels”
Peace Without Surrendering Truth
As the Day Ends Eliphaz asked Job whether a wise person should speak with useless words (Job 15:3–4). The question is worth considering as we look back over our conversations today. Yet we must remember who asked it. Eliphaz was speaking to a suffering friend, and God later said that Eliphaz and his companions hadContinue reading “Peace Without Surrendering Truth”
When Error Wears the Clothing of Truth
As the Day Ends “The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie.” —2 Thessalonians 2:9 Spiritual deception rarely announces itself openly. Paul warns that evil may arrive with persuasive claims, impressive power,Continue reading “When Error Wears the Clothing of Truth”
The Beauty God Remembers
As the Day Ends “Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” —1 Peter 3:4 As this day ends, we have an opportunity to release our concern with appearances and rest beneath the gaze of the GodContinue reading “The Beauty God Remembers”
When Happiness Becomes a Demanding Master
As the Day Ends “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” —Hebrews 13:5 The desire to be happy is not inherently sinful. Scripture speaks openly of joy, gladness, celebration, and delight. TheContinue reading “When Happiness Becomes a Demanding Master”
When Christ Opens the Eyes of the Heart
As the Day Ends “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” —Ephesians 5:14 Scripture brings true moral and spiritual light, but light must be received by eyes capable of seeing. Sunrise may fill a room with brightness, yet a person whose eyes remain closed gains little from it. InContinue reading “When Christ Opens the Eyes of the Heart”
The Christ We Must Not Edit
As the Day Ends “It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.” — 1 Peter 3:21–22 As this day ends, Peter directs our attention to the risen and exalted Christ. Jesus is not merely aContinue reading “The Christ We Must Not Edit”