"Take heed to yourselves". Jesus is warning us not to drift through the day like dead fish go downstream. You can do something positive today and that will make a ... Read more

"they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell". The chief priest, scribes and elders did not want to face up to Jesus' question, so they said they did not ... Read more

"I will make all my mountains a way". When you have this assurance no obstacle need cause you to fear any more. This promise also reminds us that the Lord ... Read more

"great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised". David's words are an exhortation to us today. It is not enough to recognise that God is great: we are to ... Read more

"Who determined its measurements? ". How can a person live in this world without questioning who made it? How better could God put His stamp on all that meets our ... Read more

"they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar". The old hymn goes, "What can wash away my stain? Nothing but the blood of Jesus!" There is no reason to ... Read more

"none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth". Was this edict designed to keep grief and mourning away from the palace area? If so, it failed. Rather than ... Read more

"there was a division among the people because of him". Some accept while others reject: Jesus said He would divide those of a household. He came and lived and died ... Read more

"the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha". I have always been attracted to this widow's behaviour. She was not too proud to ask for ... Read more

"Accept the one whose faith is weak". The weak brother needs supporting. It may be for this very reason that he crosses your path. Weak faith is infinitely greater than ... Read more