Psalm 63:1-8 Meditation: Hebrews – When Jesus became incarnate it wasn’t just a fieldtrip. He became fully human, with all the desires and pains we face, so that He could be a “merciful and faithful high priest.” Priests were the people’s connection to God, he offered sacrifices for those who came to him. A caring …
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Wednesday, April 8
Psalm: 55 Meditation Philippians: Standing firm is a guard against complacency. Watch or be alert. Paul then reminds the Philippians to “rejoice in the Lord” (v. 4) always for the Lord is near – both in terms of our direct access to Him and to Jesus’ return. Emulate those qualities which are good in themselves …
Tuesday, April 7
Psalm: 31 Meditation John: This is but days before Jesus’ death. I have never understood v. 22 because there is no more mention of these Greeks – let’s call them “God-fearers”. Perhaps they show up here to give us a glimpse of the scope of the effectiveness of Jesus’ crucifixion, embracing Jew and Gentile alike. …
Monday, April 6
Psalm: 22 Meditation Jeremiah: Jeremiah’s prayer here opens much like Psalm 73 – the wicked thrive whereas the righteous do not. The people of his own hometown threaten to kill him if he continues to prophesy in the LORD’s name. Jesus endured the same threat of death while preaching in Nazareth (Luke 4). God promises …
Sunday, February 23
Psalm: 118 Meditation John: This last manifestation by God was not for Jesus as He said so Himself. Jesus knew why He had come and although He would have preferred otherwise, Jesus would have to satisfy Himself with His favorite standby: “Not My will but Thine be done.” As troubled as He was He could …
