Many are prone to worry, to fretting about things that cannot be changed, becoming anxious over what may or may not happen. Time is spent thinking about what may never take place and trying to sort out the details of what is not known. In writing to the Philippian church Paul had talked about... Continue Reading →
2 Kings 5.1-14
Naaman, the commander of the army of the King of Syria had been struck with leprosy. There was no cure. However, a young girl who had been captured from Israel said to her mistress, Naaman’s wife, that there was a prophet in Samaria who could cure him. Naaman agreed, with the expectation a great... Continue Reading →
Romans 11.25-36
Having spoken of the wonderful gift, though also a mystery, of salvation by faith, of Israel’s sad disobedience and the joy of their future restoration, and of Gentiles being included in God’s redemptive plan, Paul concludes with this doxology, recognizing the supremacy of God in all things. Oh, the depth of the riches and... Continue Reading →
Matthew 26.36-56
After eating the Passover Meal, Jesus and His disciples went together to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus went to pray, and to lead the disciples to pray. He knew what was before Him and them; He knew the arrest, the trial, and the crucifixion would soon be a reality; He knew the disciples would... Continue Reading →
Psalm 138.1-8
David wrote: I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart (Psalm 138.1). As the children of God we are called to be thankful, to appreciate the Lord of all glory and His gracious gifts to us as His children. Often our thankfulness is conditional, dependent on the situations of our lives. We... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 