The Bible in a Year “Moab has been at ease from his youth and has settled on his dregs; he has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into exile; so his taste remains in him, and his scent is not changed.” —Jeremiah 48:11 Jeremiah gives us one of the Bible’sContinue reading “When Comfort Keeps Us from Changing”
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When the Season Passes and Nothing Has Changed
The Bible in a Year “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” — Jeremiah 8:20 There is something haunting about that sentence. Jeremiah is not describing a minor disappointment. He is looking at a people who have watched one opportunity after another pass by while still assuming that somehowContinue reading “When the Season Passes and Nothing Has Changed”
When Comfort Costs Us Courage
As the Day Begins “And others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection.” — Hebrews 11:35 Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith is not measured merely by what we receive from God, but also by what we are willing to endure because we trust Him. Some believers experienced miraculous deliverance,Continue reading “When Comfort Costs Us Courage”
The Hidden Danger in Abundance
When Blessings Lead Us Astray The Bible in a Year As we continue our journey through the Scriptures this year, we arrive at a striking verse in Moses’ song in Deuteronomy 32:15: “Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked; thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God whichContinue reading “The Hidden Danger in Abundance”
When Words Aren’t Enough
Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry illustrates God’s call for bold action when words fail. His dramatic symbolic acts, such as constructing a siege model and shaving his head, convey urgent messages of judgment against idolatry and indifference. These lessons remind us that visible righteousness is crucial in a world desensitized to moral truth.
When Empty Is Dangerous
In Matthew 12:43–45, Jesus warns that merely removing sin isn’t sufficient; one must fill the void with goodness or risk greater trouble. This parable highlights the need for active spiritual engagement, emphasizing that reform without relationship leads to vulnerability. Daily renewal, community support, and purposeful replacements are essential for spiritual fulfillment.
As the Day Ends
A Love That Corrects Revelation 3:19“Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.” (Revelation 3:19, NIV) Evening Meditation As this day draws to a close, we hear a hard but loving word from the Risen Christ. Spoken to the lukewarm church in Laodicea, Revelation 3:19 is both a confrontation andContinue reading “As the Day Ends”