The Word As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. (John 9:1, 2) Thought Jesus was devoted to the will of the Father. He knew the mission was to liberate humanity from the darkness and death of sin. And, he knew he was authorized and empowered by the…

The Word I love you, Lord… (Psalm 18:1) Thought Some days I find myself reading large portions of the Scriptures attempting to take in their many practical instructions and kingdom principles to be understood and applied. Other portions open an array of mental pictures and visions of the immeasurable qualities of our great and precious…

The Word Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for he issued his command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked. (Psalm 148:5, 6) Thought Our God is so amazing, words cease to supply us with sufficient expression of our adoration…

The Word For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. (Psalm 143:11) Thought Christians are not promised a life free of distress. Both Old and New Testament passages reveal the possibility, if not the certainty, of challenge and trial to occur in…

The Word Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. (1 John 2:6) Thought Often the brief and simple statements contain the weight and depth of truth and power. Statements which, when applied, turn confusion to understanding, and darkness to light. Such is the above as the benefits of…

The Word Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.’ (Luke 23:34) Thought Mocking, betrayal, false accusations, humiliation, false trial, cruel beatings, and then nailed to two coarse wooden beams in the shape of a cross. Most of us from this side of the story would condone and see complete…

The Word Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But—‘When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but…

The Word Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! (Philippians 4:4) Thought When we think of God’s will for our lives, we usually associate…

The Word Oh, what a wonderful God we have! How great are his riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his methods! For who can know what the Lord is thinking? Who knows enough to be his counselor? And who could ever give him so much…

The Word Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise.…