Matthew 10:32-39 (NIV) “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. ForContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
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Leading from Your Knees
Jeremiah Lanphier was a businessman who served as a missionary to New York’s Lower East Side. He was earnest in door-to-door evangelism and tract distribution, and as he made his evangelistic rounds each day, he would pray regularly, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” Lanphier decided to begin a noon-hour prayer meeting onceContinue reading “Leading from Your Knees”
As the Day Begins
Matthew 10:1-8 (ESV): “And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and JohnContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
As the Day Ends
Evening Meditation: As we reflect on the timeless words of Matthew 9:35-38, let us immerse ourselves in the essence of Jesus’ ministry and compassion. In this passage, we encounter Jesus’ deep empathy for the crowds, his recognition of their spiritual hunger, and his call to laborers for the harvest. These words resonate with the depthsContinue reading “As the Day Ends”
As the Day Begins
Matthew 9:35-38 (NIV): “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples,Continue reading “As the Day Begins”
As the Day Ends
Evening Reflection on Matthew 5:32-34 As the day draws to a close and we settle into the comfort of the evening, let us reflect on the words from Matthew 5:32-34. Although these verses directly discuss the solemnity of oaths and the sanctity of marriage, at their core, they invite us to consider the integrity andContinue reading “As the Day Ends”
As the Day Begins
Matthew 9:27-31 (NIV) As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied. Then he touchedContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
As the Day Begins
Scripture Passage: Matthew 13:44-45 (NIV)“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he foundContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
As the Day Begins
Matthew 6:22-23: “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!” Morning Meditation: In the quietContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
As His Day Ends
Matthew 6:14-15 reads: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Evening Meditation: As the day draws to a close and the sun dips below the horizon, let usContinue reading “As His Day Ends”