In the Life of Christ There is something startling about watching Jesus speak to a tree and seeing it wither almost immediately. In Matthew 21:18–22, the Lord approaches a fig tree filled with leaves but empty of fruit. Outwardly it appeared healthy, yet inwardly it was barren. Jesus’ action was not impulsive anger but aContinue reading “When Faith Speaks to Mountains”
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WHEN THE BIRDS PREACH FAITH
In the Life of Christ “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…” — Matthew 6:25 There are moments when I read the words of Jesus in Matthew 6 and realize how easily worry disguises itself as responsibility. I tell myself I am simply planning ahead, protecting my family, or preparing for theContinue reading “WHEN THE BIRDS PREACH FAITH”
WHEN TRUST RESTS IN WHO GOD IS
As the Day Ends “…He that believeth not God hath made Him a liar, because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.” — 1 John 5:10 As this day comes to a close, it is comforting to remember that our faith rests not in changing emotions or uncertain circumstances, but inContinue reading “WHEN TRUST RESTS IN WHO GOD IS”
WHEN HE KNOCKED ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
In the Life of Christ “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” — Matthew 7:7 One of the most comforting realities I discover in the life of Jesus is how often He invited ordinary people to come to the Father with confidence.Continue reading “WHEN HE KNOCKED ON HEAVEN’S DOOR”
Resting in the Generous Heart of God
As the Day Ends “Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.” — Psalm 107:43 As the evening settles around us, Psalm 107 reminds us that wise people learn to notice the lovingkindness of God hidden within ordinary life. We often acknowledge that God possesses infiniteContinue reading “Resting in the Generous Heart of God”
The Day a Prophet Stopped a War
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Sometimes God changes history with only a few faithful words. Second Chronicles 11 begins during a tense and dangerous moment in Israel’s history. Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, had assembled 180,000 warriors to fight against the northern tribes and reclaim his divided kingdom. Everything pointed toward bloodshed. The army was prepared,Continue reading “The Day a Prophet Stopped a War”
When the Gift Becomes the God
As the Day Begins “Nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” — 1 Timothy 6:17 There is nothing sinful about enjoying the blessings God provides. Paul does not condemn possessions in 1 Timothy 6:17. Instead, he warns believers not to “trust” in them. TheContinue reading “When the Gift Becomes the God”
A Prayer Between Questions
The Bible in a Year “Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.” — Nehemiah 2:4 The book of Nehemiah presents one of Scripture’s most practical examples of a life rooted in prayer. Nehemiah was not a prophet standing before a congregation orContinue reading “A Prayer Between Questions”
When the Time Doesn’t Feel Right
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that God often calls His people to act before they feel ready? Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2 is remarkably direct: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season.” The phrase means to be ready whether circumstances seem favorable or unfavorable. Most of us preferContinue reading “When the Time Doesn’t Feel Right”
When God Stops Counting the Way We Do
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know God sometimes measures success completely differently than we do? In 1 Chronicles 21, David ordered a census of Israel, wanting to know the numerical strength of the nation. On the surface, counting people may not seem sinful. Leaders often gather information to make wise decisions. Yet this moment exposedContinue reading “When God Stops Counting the Way We Do”