Because we, the human race, rejected God’s direction soon after our creation, we were cut off from entering His presence, except through the substitution of an innocent victim. Therefore, the Old Testament laws of sacrifice were established for that era of time; the tabernacle with all its statutes and ordinances was erected and practiced, but […]
The days in which we live are pressing days, with the demands of life and the concerns of the world around us weighing heavily upon us. The spirit of the age would entice us to be so focused on these things that our spiritual infrared vision is blocked; this in turn becomes a blocking mechanism […]
A mystery that is not understood by the standards of this world, or by our carnal minds, is that the way up is really down! Society is forever seeking to reach the top by its own achievements and successes, exalting in the accolades of men. However, in God’s economy, the way to exaltation is […]
In Matthew 11:27-30, Jesus shows us that no one can really know God except by His (Jesus) revelation of Him to those whom He wills to reveal Him to. But then He reveals the good news that it is His all-inclusive will and desire to reveal Him to everyone, saying, “Come to Me, all you […]
Today’s meditation thoughts bring us to another of the prophetic exhortations that have been given to Rose. As you ponder these thoughts, we suggest you read the several Scriptures that form a backdrop for them. Come first to the potters house with Jeremiah in 18:2-6, and view the remaking of a vessel that became marred […]
Psalm 40:1-8 begins in verse 1 saying, “I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord, and He inclined to me and heard me” (Amplified Bible). The Scriptures emphasize that God is constantly keeping watch over His children. While His eyes “are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good” Proverbs 15:3, 2 […]
To visit usually implies coming or going to see someone; it may be out of friendship, or it may be in a professional capacity. Visitation can be to inspect, or it may be to “visit” reward, or punishment upon someone. The Scriptures speak of God coming to visit us, you see when we, the human […]
In Mark 4:35, Jesus had just concluded a teaching service where a multitude of people had gathered, and verse 2 says, “He taught them many things by parables”. Parables are short stories of things familiar in life that illustrate and convey spiritual truths. On this day, He taught them things pertaining to the kingdom of […]
Isaiah 33:2 begins by saying, “O Lord, be gracious to us; we have waited for You”. The Amplified Bible says “waited [expectantly]”. What does it mean to “wait” on the Lord? The Hebrew word here is exactly the same one used in Isaiah 40:31, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; […]
Words of wisdom from Job 14:1 say, “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” meaning commotion, restlessness, disquiet, and anger. A similar thought is found in Job 5:7, “man is born to trouble…”, and the different Hebrew word here means toil, labor, sorrow, grief, pain, fatigue, misery, and […]