“Then God said to me, “Mortal man, lift up your eyes now in the direction of the north.” So, I raised my eyes toward the north and at the entrance to the Alter Gate stood an Idol, and it enraged the Lord’s jealousy.” – Ezekiel 8:5 One day, while Ezekiel was meeting with the elders… Read More House Cleaning – A Meditation on Ezekiel 8:5
“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?” Job -38:2 (ESV) I love God’s opening line. He knows how to make an entrance. As if the whirlwind was not enough, God starts the conversation with a deep, inciting question and reprimand. “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?” The NLT phrases the… Read More Darkened Counsel – A Meditation on Job 38:2
“He went in alone and shut the door behind him and prayed to the Lord.” In 2 Kings 4:8-37, we find an incredible story about the Prophet Elisha and a woman from the town of Shunem. While I will summarize the story, I encourage you to take some time to read it for yourself. The… Read More He Shut the Door – A Meditation on 2 Kings 4:33
“…This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow march out against them… But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you.” King Jehoshaphat… Read More For the battle is not yours, but God’s – A Meditation on 2 Chronicles 20:15-17
“But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.” When I look at Mary, Jesus’ mother, I see within her a humble heart, overflowing with joy because of the rich blessings she received. We know almost nothing about her. Scriptures only give us a genealogy. What kind of person would attract God to… Read More To Treasure and To Ponder – A Advent Meditation on Luke 2:19
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” What is purity of heart? The idea of purity is seen throughout the Bible. Scriptures seem to talk about different ways to be pure before God. The book definition of purity is: “freedom from adulteration or contamination.” The key word being “freedom.” Notice the… Read More What is Purity of Heart? – A Meditation on Matthew 5:8
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