"making melody in your heart". The song of the Lord is not to be compared with the jingle of an empty spirit. The well that Jesus promised would spring into ... Read more

"Take up your son". This was the son whom God had given this woman in answer to Elisha's prayer and yet who had died as she nursed him when he ... Read more

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". Many years ago I heard a man pray, 'I thank you God you are my pal'. I've often wondered where ... Read more

"he blessed them". If the Son of God gave thanks, should not we? Many of us might have thought it unnecessary to give thanks for so small a meal. The ... Read more

"they do not ask the Lord for guidance. This is why they have failed". The Lord is ready to answer all who will call upon Him and give guidance at ... Read more

"to be rich in good deeds". Paul has been playing on the word 'rich', speaking of the uncertainty of worldly riches compared with the eternal reward that comes from a ... Read more

"Why do we need any more testimony? ". If power is in the hands of those whose minds are made up, no further evidence is needed. The elders of the ... Read more

"Behold, I am here, Lord". It was as though Ananias was just waiting for the Lord to give him instructions. It would come as no surprise that the Lord spoke ... Read more

"But now bring me a harpist". Several times in the Bible we find an instrumentalist playing to soothe or inspire the troubled mind. In this case Elisha was disturbed to ... Read more

"men ought always to pray, and not to faint". Prayer, an antidote to fainting, brings relief as follows: First, by the knowledge that there is an Advocate who will attend ... Read more