Ezekiel 47:12 Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves... Continue Reading →
LOVE EXPRESSED IN FOUR DIMENSIONS
Saint Paul in Ephesians 3:18 presented the love of God in four dimensions: "may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love". LENGTH: We may wonder how far the love of God can go, and we arrive at a time point called 'forever... Continue Reading →
WHAT ARE YOU IN IT FOR?
DAY 231 Reference text: Joshua 24:14-29 The words of Joshua in today's text are ones we are familiar with. In fact, one verse in particular has become a text of choice: ' but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord'(Josh 24:15b) When one reads further, the rest of the nation of... Continue Reading →
A SEARCH OF YOUR HEART
DAY 161 Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Moses, speaking to Israel, does not hide anything but tells them that... Continue Reading →
SEEK REAL STRENGTH
DAY 75 Luke 11:21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. I have reflected on this text a few times over the years but in all those years, the first statement has never been in focus. However, as I read this chapter again today, that was what my... Continue Reading →