Matthew 14:22-31 – Jesus sent the disciples off in a boat while He dismissed the crowd and then went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Meanwhile, the boat was already some distance from land, battered by the waves, because the wind was against them. Then Jesus came toward them walking on the sea […]
Archives for March 2020
Prepare!
Proverbs 22:3 – The prudent see the danger and take precautions, but those lacking good sense just go on as normal and pay the penalty. Matthew 26:41 – Keep watching and praying lest you fall into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. We are all taking rigorous precautions against the life-threatening […]
Redeem the time!
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ephesians 5:15-16 – So be very careful how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Whatever “season” of life in which we find ourselves, Christ calls us […]
Open your heart!
Job 12:5 – Those at ease have little regard for the calamity devastating the lives of others. Matthew 9:36 – Seeing the people, Jesus had compassion for them, because they were distressed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. Hebrews 13:3 – Remember those in prison, as though in prison with them, and those suffering […]
Choose your treasure!
1 Timothy 6:17-18 – As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be arrogant, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready […]
Wash in love!
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Let all that you do be done in love. How ironic that self-isolation and social distancing, refraining from handshakes and hugs, canceling church gatherings, and not visiting the elderly or sick can be deeds of love! On the other hand, love calls for personally-interacting with the coronavirus-infected on the part of first responders, […]