READ IT ALOUD: Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ (Philemon 1, 9). PONDER IT PRAYERFULLY: This is a strange introduction and one that can easily be taken for granted. Paul always introduced himself as either a servant or an apostle. Sometimes he used both terms. But here he is, calling himself a prisoner of Jesus Christ. It’s tough...
read moreREAD IT ALOUD: Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded (James 4:8b). PONDER IT PRAYERFULLY: “Yes, I am engaged to an unbeliever,” Jane says, “but God knows my heart.” Jane is right. What she does not understand, however, is the gravity of that statement. The things of the...
read moreThe Word: Mary… sat at Jesus’ feet. But Martha was cumbered about much serving (Luke 10:39-40). Prayerful Contemplation: This verse, and the entire story of Jesus’ visit to Mary and Martha, teaches me a lesson that can be applied in my dealings with others. Martha was so wrapped up in her work that she did not...
read moreThe Word: But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things (Luke 10:40-41). Prayerful Contemplation: While...
read moreThe Word: And he must needs go through Samaria (John 4:4). Prayerful Contemplation: The Bible says Jesus needed to go to Samaria, yet He only stayed there two days, and on one of them, He ministered to the woman at the well. It is very possible that she was the sole reason He “must needs” go through Samaria. In the same...
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