And Jesus Raised His Eyes And Said, “Father, I Thank You For Hearing Me.” “So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank you for hearing me.’” John 11:41 Jesus, lifting his eyes to the heavens, prayed to his Father in thanksgiving for having been heard. “Father, I […]
And Jesus Wept
Jesus Wept “Jesus wept.” John 11:35 Our Savior, both man and God, who came to save us from our sin, to cover our inequity with his sacrificial blood, wept at the death of Lazarus, as we weep upon the death of those we love. Yet, death has no hold on us. With Jesus we rise […]
And All These Blessings Shall Come Upon You And Overtake You
And All These Blessings Shall Come Upon You And Overtake You And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 28:2 We listen for our God through his written word, through the indwelling Holy Spirit, through the example and life-giving blood of […]
No One Has Greater Love Than This, To Lay Down One’s Life For One’s Friend
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.” John 15:13 Jesus calls us friends, if we do as he commands: “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 We are no longer servants, but friends of our Savior. Some days […]
He Rewards Those Who Seek Him
He Rewards Those Who Seek Him “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 Father, we seek you in the morning when we rise. We seek you in our days of joy or trouble. We seek you […]
Do Everything In The Name Of The Lord Jesus
Do Everything In The Name Of The Lord Jesus “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 Lord Jesus, let your word dwell in us richly, filling us with your knowledge and wisdom, so that […]
My Soul Clings Fast To You
My Soul Clings Fast To You That you are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalms 63:8-9 Father, may we ever rejoice in your help, for your undying love and protection in all our need. Our soul […]
For You Repay A Man According To His Work
For You Repay A Man According To His Work Put no confidence in extortion, set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this; that power belongs to God; and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you repay […]
And Mary Said, “My Soul Magnifies The Lord
And Mary Said, “My Soul Magnifies The Lord And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;” Luke 1: 46-48 Through the lens of her community, Mary had much […]
And Mary Said, Behold The Handmaid Of The LORD
And Mary Said, Behold The Handmaid Of The LORD “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38 Mary was visited by an angel, foretelling of the conception of Jesus. She questioned the impossibility of her conception and knew […]