Scripture Reading: Psalm 90:1 A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Reflections: In his prayer, Moses affirms that God is Israel’s dwelling place. A dwelling area is a human residence. It is a conspicuous residential area where individuals seek...
Scripture Reading: Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive. Reflections: At this time Joseph had become the prime minister of Egypt. This was contrary to the...
Scripture Reading: Esther 3:5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. Reflections: Mordecai’s refusal to bow before him as a symbol of respect and reverence infuriated Haman. This level of acute rage prompted Haman to contemplate retribution at length....
Scripture Reading: Judges 5:7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel. Reflections: When Israel won the war against King Jabin, Deborah and Barak, the commander of the Israelite army, composed and sang a song in...
Scripture Reading: Judges 4:15 And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet. Reflections: Canaanite King Jabin violently repressed Israel’s population for twenty years....
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age because she judged him faithful who had promised. Reflections: Old Testament personalities are used by the author of Hebrews to show that faith is a...
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus Reflections: Man’s capacity for emotion, judgment, and decision-making is located in the mind. Fear and anxiety, for example, can sometimes have such a negative impact on our emotions...
Scripture Reading: Acts 13:13 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. Reflections: Sergius Paulus served as the Roman governor of the city of Paphos. He had a companion named Bar-Jesus, a false prophet who used sorcery to fuel his...
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10: 26-27 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. Reflections: To sin is to think or...
Scripture Reading: 2Kings 4:27B And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.. Reflections: Elisha possessed extraordinary prophetic capabilities. He could tell the Shunem woman was in sorrow as she...