“So it was, whenever the ark set out, that Moses said: ‘Rise up, O Lord! Let Your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate You flee before You.’ And when it rested, he said: ‘Return, O Lord, to the many thousands of Israel’” (Num 10:35-36). Life on the journey—rise up, then rest up. Some […]
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 Jn 2). To succeed in everything we do to glorify the Lord; to be healthy in body so we can be efficient servants; and that our souls may flourish—3 prayer requests to offer up for […]
“So Elisha said to her, ‘What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?’ And she said, ‘Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.’ Then he said, ‘Go, borrow vessels from…all your neighbors—empty vessels…then pour it into all those vessels’” (2 Ki 4:2-4). Think […]
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one” (2 Thess 3:3). Interesting words! To establish: set you in a certain direction. To guard: protect you from every direction. Today the One you can always count on has your back while He moves you forward. […]
“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage (KJV), but being examples to the flock” (1 Pet 5:3). Wise people learn two key things in life: let the Lord be Lord over us, and don’t try to lord it over His people. The sweet example of servanthood will have greater impact today than being pushy. […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Jos 1:9). It’s a tough world out there. Burdens to lift. Enemies to defeat. Disappointments to bear. Crises to face. The Lord says, “Don’t be weak […]
“In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not withhold your hand; for you do not know which will prosper, either this or that, or whether both alike will be good” (Eccl 11:6). Good farming advice for bearers of precious seed! At all times, in all seasons, to all people. Are they […]
“What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord…” (Ps 116:12). What can I give the Lord today? First, delight in His salvation, and give Him joy. […]
“Follow His steps…who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Pet 2:21, 23). There’s a good chance someone will speak ill to you today. Relax! You’re not the prosecutor, judge, or jury. Follow the One who handed […]