Psalm: 63:1-11 Meditation: 2 ThessPaul notes here that while the Gospel is shared by humans, it is a divine message that works in the hearts of believers through the Holy Spirit. Paul also points out that the Thessalonians had been persecuted by their countrymen as the early Christians had been by their Jewish countrymen. Paul …
Tag: Hearts
Tuesday, July 26
Psalm: 61, 62 Meditation: ActsIt is important to note the role of the Holy Spirit in both where Paul and his companions were traveling and also in preparing the hearts of those that would respond to God’s call. Lydia is singled out for mention as a believer in God and both her business and her …
Thursday, June 16
Psalm: 83 Meditation: Luke From the beginning, Jesus could see through the outward beauty or veneer of mankind and the various rich leaders of His time. He keeps pointing out that their “righteous” acts and gifts were used as a means to an end. Instead of their acts coming from hearts filled with love and …
Monday, November 29
Psalm: 16 Meditation Isaiah: It appears the LORD does not have any good things to say to Judah. These Jews would have been insulted at being mentioned in the same breath as Sodom and Gomorrah and here the Judeans are being identified with those reprobates. I hope we remember the horrendous period of the Judges …
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