Richard Chenevix Trench (1807-1886) wrote the following prayer: “Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in thy presence will prevail to make! What heavy burdens from our bosoms take, What parched grounds refresh as with a shower! We kneel, and all around us seems to lower; We rise, and all, the distant […]
Jubilee Weekly
“Jesus – Our Only Source of Hope”
What do you do when you are faced with a desperate situation? Where do you turn for help? In the Gospel of Mark 5:21-42, we have two very desperate situations. 1. A leader in the synagogue, named Jairus came to Jesus because his little girl was dying. He was desperate. 2. A woman, who had […]
“Are You Really Fulfilled?”
In John 2:1-12 we have the account where Jesus was invited to a wedding and a social disaster occurred — they ran out of wine. His mother mentioned it to Him, and then she said to the servants – “Whatsoever He says to you, do it.” (2:5) Let your mind think about that statement “Whatever […]
“When I Am Weak, I Can Be Strong”
Hebrews 11 has often been referred to as the “Heroes Hall of Faith.” The writer gives us a snapshot of a number of the Old Testament saints and what God accomplished through them because they believed Him and relied on Him. Some of those mentioned are Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, […]
“A Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax”
In Isaiah 42:3 we read “A bruised reed He shall not break and the smoking flax shall He not quench.” (NKJV) In the New Living Translation, it reads like this – “He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle …” Are you a bruised or weak reed? Are you the […]
“Recognizing Christ’s Ownership”
The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 6:20 wrote – “For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which is God’s.” Consider how the Apostle Paul saw himself – Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of […]
“The God Who Knows Us”
There isn’t anything about any one of us that is hidden from God. In Jeremiah 1:4-5 the prophet wrote, “The LORD gave me this message: “I knew you before I set you apart and appointed you as thy prophet to the nations.’” First of all, I urge you to note that it was God who […]
“God Calls Us to Be Holy”
The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Pentateuch and were written by Moses under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is interesting to consider the focus of each book. For example – 1. In Genesis we see the ruin of mankind because of sin. 2. In Exodus we see God redeeming His […]
“Giving as an Expression of Worship”
In Corinthians 9:6-15, the Apostle Paul talks about the attitude of giving and the blessings that come to us when we give with the right spirit. I love what Warren Wiersbe has to say based on verses 7-8, “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for […]
“Strength for Each Day”
Life can be very draining. The most ordinary things can weigh us down. Recently, I tried to drop a pair of slacks off at the cleaners at 9:00 AM. They didn’t open until 10:00 AM. I tried two days later only to find the place closed on that day, due to lack of business. I […]
