A Word for Today | John 6:33 After Jesus performed the great miracle of feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish – one of the few miracles recorded in all four Gospels – he tied the event to a message about Himself. The people were excited because, like in the days of […]
His Throne Forever
A Word for Today | Hebrews 1:8-9 One lesson that has been pressed home by the coronavirus emergency is the frailty of all earthly supports. With our prosperous nation and remarkable technology, it is easy to think all will be well, but COVID-19 has shown us this is not necessarily the case. Now, as the […]
The Eyes of the Lord
A Word for Today | 2 Chronicles 16:9 One of the great statements made in 2nd Chronicles was delivered to Israel’s King Asa. Late in his life, Asa was faced by a threat from the northern kingdom of Israel, who’s wicked king Baasha had sought to blockade the way into Judah. God responded with a […]
A Place of Springs
A Word For Today | Psalm 84:6 In our evening worship service last Sunday, we sang Psalm 84 as our hymn of preparation. This reminded me of the beloved statement of Psalm 84:6: “As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs.” Baca means “weeping,” so perhaps David refers […]
Rivers of Living Water
A Word for Today | John 7:37-39 During the water pouring ritual of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus stood before the people and cried aloud: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water’” (Jn. […]
The Lord Reigns!
A Word for Today | Psalm 97:1 In times of trouble, the attributes of God provide a wonderful comfort to those who rely on Him. Not least of these attributes is God’s sovereignty, by which we know that all things happen according to His holy and perfect will. Psalm 97:1 exclaims: “The Lord reigns, let […]
