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”
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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”
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”
When Our Deeds Confirm Our Words
As the Day Ends “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach.” — Acts 1:1 Evening Devotional Meditation Luke describes his Gospel as the record of what Jesus “began to do and to teach.” Those two words belong together. Jesus taught compassion, and then He touchedContinue reading “When Our Deeds Confirm Our Words”
The Thirst That Draws Us Home
As the Day Ends “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” — John 4:14 Jesus spoke these words to a woman who had come to Jacob’s well carrying more than an empty waterContinue reading “The Thirst That Draws Us Home”
Pray, Act, and Leave the Universe to God
As the Day Ends “In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6 As this day closes, some matters have changed through our efforts, while others remain beyond our reach. Philippians 4:6 does not tell us to ignore difficult conditions or pretend that painful circumstances do notContinue reading “Pray, Act, and Leave the Universe to God”
Growing Roots Where No One Can See
As the Day Ends “The root of the righteous shall not be moved.” — Proverbs 12:3 As this day closes, it is natural to measure what we accomplished. We can see the work completed, the conversations held, and the visible results of our efforts. Yet God often measures growth below the surface. A tree remainsContinue reading “Growing Roots Where No One Can See”
When the Divided Heart Comes Home
As the Day Ends “Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Paul does not merely ask the Lord to send peace; he calls Jesus Christ “the Lord of peace.” Peace belongs to His character and flows from His presence.Continue reading “When the Divided Heart Comes Home”
Resting in the God Who Delights in His Children
As the Day Ends “Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.” —1 John 1:3 Evening Meditation The way we understand God shapes the way we live before Him. If we imagine God as irritable, impossible to satisfy, and watching for an opportunity to condemn us, our Christian walk willContinue reading “Resting in the God Who Delights in His Children”
When Humility Stops Looking in the Mirror
As the Day Ends “Not of works, lest any man should boast.” —Ephesians 2:9 Evening Meditation As this day closes, it is worth asking who received the attention in the stories we told about ourselves. Boasting can sound openly proud, but it can also wear religious clothing: “I only mention this for God’s glory.” TheContinue reading “When Humility Stops Looking in the Mirror”