"bind this line of scarlet thread in the window". It's a line that ran through the Old Testament from the time that animals were slain to provide covers of skin for Adam, down to the daily sacrifices offered in the Temple in Jerusalem. It broke out into a fountain at the Cross of Calvary when ... Read more

"see a man who told me all things that I ever did". Something of an exaggeration? It is unlikely that Jesus told the woman at the wellside all she had done but He obviously told her enough to make her think He could tell her it all, and she was right. The same holds for ... Read more

"Moses took the bones of Joseph with him". Moses' life, like any one of our lives, was making history. He demonstrated his belief in the prophetic last words of Joseph years before. The bones of Joseph represented the hope of Israel. Could the bones of a premier who died years before live again? The hope ... Read more

"If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it". Do you experience this? It is more than a being concerned for the plight of others – more than being moved when seeing pictures of those in famine stricken areas, or being sorry and saddened when children suffer needlessly. The Apostle is comparing the body ... Read more

"One thing is needful". A clean home? I've worked unceasingly since dawn this morning. A meal worthy of the occasion? I've done nothing but plan and prepare ever since I knew you were coming. A bit of help from someone? Well that would be appreciated, but I've let you know what I think about my ... Read more

"Her children arise and call her blessed". We must be grateful for this epilogue in the Book of Proverbs that gives us the characteristics of a godly wife. It is worth reading in full. Here are some important points: Skilful with her hands, she gets up while yet dark to prepare the day's food. She ... Read more

p>"floodgates of heaven". See God’s abundance, so different from the Israelites. They had become tight-fisted, concerned that they should have enough for themselves rather than giving to the Lord. As a result, even what they had was destroyed and their hearts were now far from God. Putting ourselves first pushes God away and will always ... Read more

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Many today will have formidable obstacles to overcome, problems to solve and awkward situations to face. The key to success is walking through the day with the Lord - seeking His face, listening for His voice and obeying His word. Then it is that His ... Read more

"God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean". Tradition had led Peter to believe that some were common or unclean. He was the product of his upbringing. Like us all, he had ideas ingrained which would have hindered if not prevented the growth and spread of the gospel. It ... Read more

"as they went, they were cleansed". The ten lepers called out to Jesus for mercy. He answered them and told them what they must do. It did not demand reason but obedience. Lepers went to the priest when they were healed for him to verify this. And these lepers recognised that in Jesus' command to ... Read more