"when they had received it, they murmured". Not content with what was given them, looking at how others were doing, working for what they could get out of it, dissatisfied with the agreement they had made; having much, they wanted more. Are we like this? We murmur when we do not fully trust the Lord's ... Read more
"shining ever brighter". Each new day in the path of discipleship sees the light at the end of the way grow brighter. Even when hidden in the mists of this world or obscured from our view by the valley we are called to cross, it is growing brighter, for in the path of discipleship we ... Read more
"they kept themselves pure". These words are taken from the thrilling scene of the Lamb standing on Mount Zion. This was the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Lamb of God that earlier had taken the scroll of the purposes of God the Father and broken the seals. Now He stands with an attendant ... Read more
"Lord, it is good for us to be here". Thank God for the mountain top experience! Peter and the others didn't appreciate it all, but felt it was wonderful. God give you and me those experiences when we seem to be ushered into the very throne room of heaven where the glory of God radiates ... Read more
"I will teach you the good and the right way". Thank God for men like Samuel. Value and foster the friendship of all who do this. Modern life, the media, popular trends may combine to teach you the wrong way. Do not be overwhelmed by the weight of the opposition. Jesus promises that the Holy ... Read more
"Please let me speak to the people". The Roman soldiers ran to rescue Paul from the mob that was beating him and were about to take him into their barracks when Paul made this request. The appearance of these soldiers had quietened the riotous crowd and Paul saw his opportunity to speak to the people. ... Read more
"Many waters cannot quench love". The beauty of true love found in this book transcends the imperfections of human love and shows us divine love. Water may quench many fires, both of passion and arson but it cannot dampen love. True love is the property at the centre of one's being. Something painted on the ... Read more
"the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect". Describing His Second Coming in this way, Jesus is showing us the need to be always ready. You can be busy with the many things in life and yet ready at a moment's notice. Ready to hear His voice; ready to do ... Read more
"Come now, and let us reason together". Reason is often relegated to a low place in the list of qualities we apply in spiritual things. Is it not reasonable to think that God would do something about the havoc caused when man rebelled against His directive in the Garden of Eden? The wonderful thing is ... Read more
"the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his house … because of Sarai". Even early in the Book of Genesis the Lord can be seen supporting the marriage bond. Abraham was thinking of his own life which he feared he might lose if Pharaoh had designs on his wife, so he pretended Sarai to be his sister. ... Read more