Scripture: Exodus 3:1-2 “One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, … and he went deep into the wilderness near Sinai, the mountain of God. Suddenly, the angel of the Lord appeared to him as a blazing fire in a bush.” Observation: Moses’ story is one of my favorites. He has an extraordinary [...]
Scripture: Genesis 22:12 “Lay down the knife,” the angel said. “Do not hurt the boy in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld even your beloved son from me.” Observation: This would never happen today. Now, when we “listen to God,” it’s easy to run the concept [...]
Scripture: Mark 12:17, 43-44 “Everything that belongs to God must be given to God.” “This widow has given more than all the others. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she has given everything she has.” Observation: Jesus cares about obedience, and he cares about our heart’s attitude. Application: First, it’s been [...]
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10 “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.” Observation: Today’s reading in Psalms reminded me of this [...]
Scripture: Luke 13:11-13 “Jesus saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, ‘Woman, you are healed of your sickness!’ Then he touched her, and instantly she could [...]
Scripture: Luke 12:31 “He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” Observation: I have such a hard time reading these promises. Same feeling I had yesterday when Christ tells us to just ask boldly and it will be given. I know my [...]
Scripture: Luke 5:11 “[Simon, James, and John] left everything and followed Jesus.” Luke 5:28 “So Levi got up, left everything, and followed [Jesus].” Observation: They left everything. They left immediately, they didn’t sell their stuff or make arrangements… they didn’t really know anything about Jesus, his purpose, or how it “fit” with their life plans [...]