Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say … Exodus 4:12 Moses felt inadequate when God sent him to deliver the enslaved Israelites from their 400-year captivity in Egypt. Moses pleaded with the Lord to send someone else, with the excuse that he had neverContinue Reading

Your faith, being much more precious than gold . . . may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ … 1 Peter 1:7 For those who are trusting Christ, there is hope—whether we are basking in blessings or grinding through trials. Trials can beContinue Reading

When He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him … Matt. 8:23 In Matthew 8, we read about another trip on the water (vv.23-27). Jesus got into the boat and the disciples followed Him. Then a terrible storm arose, and Jesus’ disciples feared for their lives. They awakened aContinue Reading

The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness … Psalm 24:1 We’re allowed to drink its water, mine its gold, and fish its seas—but only because God has given us the go-ahead (Gen. 1:28-30). It amazes me that God has entrusted His incredible creation to mere humans. He knew that some ofContinue Reading

See! I have given Jericho into your hand … Joshua 6:2 When Joshua faced Jericho, a fortified city in lockdown, he may have felt as if he was facing an impossible situation (Josh. 5:13–6:27). But then a Man with a drawn sword appeared to him. Some theologians think the Man was Jesus Himself.Continue Reading

The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost … Luke 19:10 We deserve punishment and get forgiveness; we deserve God’s wrath and get God’s love. —Philip Yancey Have a great day knowing His forgiveness and love … LeroyContinue Reading

O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me … Matthew 26:39 The verse that some use to support the statement “God never gives us more than we can handle” is 1 Corinthians10:13, “When you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you canContinue Reading

You had become dear to us … 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Paul’s letter to the followers of Jesus in Thessalonica paints a picture of life-giving relationships in God’s family.  Father, You’ve called us to serve one another. Give me a heart willing to accept the care of others. May I askContinue Reading

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble … Nahum 1:7 Lord, never let us underestimate You by seeing only one side of Your role in our lives. Help us to enjoy Your love and kindness while recognizing how much You hate sin. God wants to be your strongholdContinue Reading

Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You … Psalm 56:3 Sometimes in this fallen world we move from times of peace and tranquility into the painful realm of trouble. At that point, the question is, “How will I respond?” We can be fearful and wonder why God allowedContinue Reading