Posts Tagged ‘hope’
Beware of Drifting
So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 (NLT) What causes people to depart from the ways of the living God? There are examples of people having traumatic experiences, a death of a loved one, or a financial or health related crisis,…
Read MoreThe King Is Coming
After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from…
Read MoreSomebody Cares About You
When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me. I look for someone to come and help me, but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me; no one cares a bit what happens to me. Psalm 142:3–4…
Read MoreDon’t Waste It
Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:16–17 (NLT) Getting older should change our perspective on life. When we are young, and the majority of our life is still in front of us, the value of time can be…
Read MoreIf They Keep Silent
As he rode along, the crowds spread out their garments on the road ahead of him. When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen. “Blessings on…
Read MoreThey Are Not All the Same
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. Jude 22–23 (NLT) Our mission field is filled with great opportunities while simultaneously confronting us with…
Read MoreExpectations
She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 (NLT) Expectations are funny things. At times, we have “great expectations,” while we only anticipate disappointment or dread…
Read MoreGot Hope?
Where then is my hope? Can anyone find it? Job 17:15 (NLT) The Associated Press reported last week that the number of suicides last year in the United States reached an all-time high of 49,500 people. While other factors may be involved, hopelessness was undoubtedly a significant factor. Is there anything that we can do…
Read MoreNo Excuses
Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve. Proverbs 24:12 (NLT) Humanity has been making excuses from the very beginning. It has almost become an art form. Adam…
Read MoreDo Not Be Afraid
“O Most High, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” (Psalm 56:2–3, NRSV) You may have heard the claim that there are 365 references in the Bible to “fear not” or “do not be afraid.” However, a check of popular translations does not support this claim or is it a meme? I…
Read MoreAn Ounce of Prevention?
“They will be in despair, and all the workers will be sick at heart.” (Isaiah 19:10, NLT) It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Few people would dispute the wisdom of this advice, recognizing that if you can prevent a problem with a little effort in…
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