"My times are in your hand". Because we do not know what a day may bring forth, it is reassuring to read today's verse. Doing God's will now is more important than trying to anticipate what tomorrow may bring. If it is a time of waiting or of preparation remember it is still of purpose ... Read more

"For the Lamb … will be their shepherd". Here is a wonderful turn of phrase. Lambs usually need to be cared for by the shepherd, but in the Kingdom of God it is the Lamb who becomes the shepherd. John the Baptist spoke of Christ as the 'Lamb of God' who would be offered as ... Read more

"a cup of water to drink". A very small thing but it can be a life saver. Really it is not what it costs, but how much it is needed that counts. A suit of clothes for a man who has none is far more valuable than the same suit to a man who already ... Read more

"It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord". Are you chasing around trying to do it all: or frustrated because you can't do all that you want to do? Have you forgotten that the Lord is the one who saves - saves your life from ... Read more

"my redeemer … shall stand at the latter day upon the earth". Job had a keen spiritual insight. His trouble only served to make this clearer. Divested of all he had, Job dwelt upon the promise of God and the assurance of faith. Job's anticipation may have been of Jesus at His First Advent. That ... Read more

"Whosoever shall confess me before men". Confession need not be saying anything: it may just be standing up and being counted as a true Christian. Like nailing your colours to the mast, it is raising the flag so that it cannot be taken down. Opportunities to do this are often missed. Once you have made ... Read more

"could this happen? ". Be careful you do not despise or question the promises of God like this servant of the King of Israel did long ago. In a time of severe famine Elisha had said that tomorrow flour and barley would be plentiful. The courtier on whose arm the king leaned ridiculed the statement ... Read more

"Then Philip ran". Once you are clear what God wants you to do, some extra speed may be called for to do it. If Philip had not run he might never have caught up with the chariot and seen the conversion of this court official. The two disciples ran to the tomb to check the ... Read more

"Return home". In many cases home is the hardest mission field. Everybody knows you at home. So it is there that the change will be noticed. You cannot start your life afresh like going to a new environment. And it is your new life as a follower of Jesus that must begin at home. It ... Read more

"is well known for her good deeds". This is the quality of a godly widow. Being 'well known' speaks of many people testifying to her good deeds. Paul gives a list of some of the actions that are included and they benefit the young and the old, the hungry and those who struggle. This lady ... Read more