Scripture Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. — John 13:5 (ESV) Devotional The Lord Jesus loves his people so much, that every day he is still doing for them much that is analogous to washing … Read more
Scripture The trees of the LORD are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. — Psalm 104:16 (ESV) Devotional Without sap the tree cannot flourish or even exist. Vitality is essential to a Christian. There must be life–a vital principle infused into us by God the Holy Ghost, or we cannot be trees … Read more
Scripture and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” — Luke 22:46 (ESV) Devotional When is the Christian most liable to sleep? Is it not when his temporal circumstances are prosperous? Have you not found it so? When you had daily troubles to take … Read more
God told Hosea to name his daughter No Mercy (Hos 1:6). Then God reversed it, and Peter says that reversal is our story too (1 Pet 2:10). Names Milk.
Scripture So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” — John 6:67 (ESV) Devotional Many have forsaken Christ, and have walked no more with him; but what reason have you to make a change? Has there been any reason for it in the past? Has not Jesus proved himself … Read more
Scripture All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you. — John 16:15 (ESV) Devotional There are times when all the promises and doctrines of the Bible are of no avail, unless a gracious hand shall apply them to us. We are … Read more
Leah names her sixth son Zebulun, gift and honor (Gen 30:20). She had the gift. She was still waiting on the honor. Names Milk.
Scripture I will heal their apostasy; I will love them freely, for my anger has turned from them. — Hosea 14:4 (ESV) Devotional This sentence is a body of divinity in miniature. He who understands its meaning is a theologian, and he who can dive into its fulness is a true master in Israel. It … Read more
Christians fought hard over horror this week. But did we catch the real point? Do you honor Him with what you watch?
Scripture And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? — Luke 24:38 (ESV) Devotional “Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest O Israel, my way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God?” The Lord cares for all things, and … Read more
