Listening and obeying when God speaks spares us painful consequences. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Are you quick to hear and respond to God’s Word, or does it seem to go in one ear and out the other? Although messages from the Lord were rare in Eli’s day, the old priest was confronted by a prophet because …
GOD”S WORD SAYS: “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11) MEDITATE ON THIS The Greek word for “wiles” is methodeia. It’s the word we get “methodical” and “methods” from. Satan is methodical. In warfare, he is strategic. He may even …
In Acts 20:1-38, Paul met with the Ephesian church elders one last time. They all believed their next reunion would be in eternity, so the gathering closed with heartfelt prayer, tears, embraces, and Paul’s final encouragement: “Ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It …
God’s at work even in what feels like a delay—and His plans are worth the wait. Psalm 25:1-22 In today’s psalm, we see David praying for protection and guidance as he waits for God. We all know how difficult waiting is during times of illness, danger, trouble, or confusion. But God can use these situations …
True change starts with the Holy Spirit transforming our heart and thoughts. 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 God calls His children to live holy lives. Yet in our attempts to obey this command, we often commit to change our behavior, only to fail a few days later. The problem is that we’re starting at the wrong place. …
“And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone…” Acts 27:7 Why would God take almost an entire chapter in the Bible to tell us about a ship in a storm? Because it is more than history. …
We can be generous people because God promises to meet all our needs. Read Proverbs 11:24-28 God is the ultimate Giver, and in gratitude, we’re to imitate Him. As He provides us with material wealth and possessions, we become channels through whom He blesses others and carries out His work on earth. Becoming a generous …
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? Matthew 20:15 In Matthew 20, Jesus told a parable to teach us that it is His prerogative to choose to save people who come to Him late in life. The thief on the …
No believer is immune to sin, but we fare better when we slow down and rely on God’s Word. Proverbs 14:12-18 Most people don’t set out to sabotage their future, yet it can happen anyway because of their own ignorance, rebellion, or blatant disregard for God and His Word. The course of one’s entire life …
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Prov 27:1 By Adrian Rogers There is nobody so bad he or she cannot be saved. There is no one so good he or she need not be saved. There are many, however, who are going to be lost …
