1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from the Gilead settlers,[a] said to Ahab, “As the Lord God of Israel lives, in whose presence I stand, there will be no dew or rain during these years except by my command!” (1 Kings 17:1 CSB) It can be exceedingly hard to stand by what we believe and harder still to speak the Word … Read more
6 Only goodness and faithful love will pursue meall the days of my life,and I will dwell in[a] the house of the Lordas long as I live. (Psalms 23:6 CSB) Do you ever consider how God pursues you, desiring goodness and faithful love for you and your life? It could be that you feel like you are … Read more
13 The Lord looks down from heaven;he observes everyone.14 He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earthfrom his dwelling place.15 He forms the hearts of them all;he considers all their works. (Psalms 33:!3-15 CSB) Consider all of your works. Really, take a moment and think about the last week. How much of that time did you dedicate to … Read more
23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like someone looking at his own face[a] in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was. 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and … Read more
2 I will boast in the Lord;the humble will hear and be glad. (Psalms 34:2 CSB) Not everyone wants to hear about our views on God. Thus, out boast will be received by some and discarded by others. But this does not mean that we should be silent. No, it simply means that not everyone will … Read more