Job 2.1-13 Job lost almost everything. In one day he lost all his donkeys, oxen, sheep, camels, servants, and his seven sons and three daughters. On another day he was stricken with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head (Job 2.7); he sat in absolute misery and... Continue Reading →
Life Built on the Rock
Matthew 7.12-29 Christ ended the Sermon on the Mount calling for a decision: “Where are you going to build your house?” Will it be on the rock or on sand? He wasn’t referring to a physical structure, but to our lives. Life built on a rock will stand secure; the one on the sand... Continue Reading →
The Lord’s Restorative Love
Nehemiah 9.5-21 Following the rebuilding of the wall after the Israelites had been captive in Babylon, the Law of the LORD was read by Ezra to all the people. Upon hearing God’s Word, the people of Israel were convicted of sin; they were convicted of their rebellion against God, and that of their... Continue Reading →
The Primary Duty of God’s People
Ecclesiastes 12.1-14 Solomon begins and ends with saying all is vanity; that there is meaninglessness to much of what we do as we walk this earth. Our focus on stuff and things, on advancements and promotions, on finances and attainments, on pleasure and entertainment, on seeking to know what we cannot know is in... Continue Reading →
One Resolution to Vigilantly Keep
Jude 17-25 New Year’s resolutions are made by many. New commitments, decisions, and promises can abound – and often only lasting a few weeks. May we be intent and fully vigilant to keep one commitment without wavering, and that is to build ourselves up in the most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 