"these men had been with Jesus". Not only had they been with Him, but they had become like Jesus. They had caught something of the power and authority that Jesus ... Read more

"who changes rocks into pools of water and solid cliffs into flowing springs". Our verse lists rocks becoming pools of water and cliffs flowing springs, no doubt alluding to water ... Read more

"According to your faith be it unto you". The two blind men were vociferous in their appeal for mercy and their cries caused them to be brought before Him. But ... Read more

"seeing him who is invisible". This is a paradox that only those who have the experience can understand. Those listed in this great faith chapter knew about it and so ... Read more

"fear the Lord your God … walk in all his ways … love him … serve the Lord your God … with all your soul". With these words God commands ... Read more

"taken up dead". The unforeseen happens, our circumstances change, things are no longer the same and what we knew as something very much alive we take up as something dead. ... Read more

p>"the people sat down to eat and to drink and rose up to play". Aaron proclaimed it a feast to the Lord but it was idolatry. When worship becomes eating, ... Read more

"Peace, be still". There are really two statements in these words of Jesus as He stood among the frightened disciples in a storm. Peace - that is His Name - ... Read more

"I am a woman who is deeply troubled". Hannah was disturbed in spirit because God had shut her womb and prayer did not seem to be having any effect. So ... Read more

"I want to encourage you". What a lovely expression! How we should all be seeking to do this, one to the other! Here are some ways in which we may ... Read more