As the Day Begins “The battle is the Lord’s.” — 1 Samuel 17:47 There are moments in life when fear stands in front of us like Goliath—large, loud, and seemingly immovable. In 1 Samuel 17:47, David declares, “the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hand.” That statement was not bravado.Continue reading “Run Toward the Giant”
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Rescued When the Ground Gives Way
As the Day Begins “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.” — Psalm 18:2 The older we get, the more honest we become about a simple truth: trouble does not ask permission before it arrives. It comes unannounced, often at the worst possible moment, and it leaves us standing in theContinue reading “Rescued When the Ground Gives Way”
Heaven’s Song at the Manger
As the Day Begins The birth of Jesus does not unfold in quiet isolation, as though heaven remained indifferent to earth’s long-awaited moment. The Gospel writers are careful to show us that the incarnation drew together realms usually held apart. When Matthew records that the magi “fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures,Continue reading “Heaven’s Song at the Manger”
When Comfort Becomes a Cage
As the Day Begins Meditation There is a quiet danger that comes not with persecution or hardship but with comfort. The city of Laodicea embodied this danger. Wealth flowed easily, industries flourished, and medical innovations brought prestige. It was a city that felt complete—self-sufficient, prosperous, and confident. And the church in Laodicea slowly breathed inContinue reading “When Comfort Becomes a Cage”
A Righteous Branch for a New Day
In Jeremiah 33:15, God promises a righteous Branch from David’s line amidst Jerusalem’s despair, symbolizing hope and the eventual arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Like a quietly growing branch, God’s work in our lives unfolds gradually, reminding us that even in challenging times, His faithfulness prevails, bringing justice and righteousness.