“Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Will bring her into the wilderness, And speak comfort to her. (Hosea 2:14) The love story between the prophet Hosea and his harlot wife is a famous and much-loved illustration of God’s love for … Continue reading →
But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 9:24) Throughout the Bible, … Continue reading →
And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. (Mark 6:7) From the very beginning of creation, God has had a particular focus on pairs. This … Continue reading →
O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. (Psalm 16:5-6) I often think of how Moses must … Continue reading →
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them. (Psalm 139:16) This time of year is so often fraught with … Continue reading →
Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; The snare is broken, and we have escaped. (Psalm 124:7) This world was created to sustain us, to provide provision for every human need. Yet our God … Continue reading →
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17) As I meditated this morning on the birth of Christ, I found my thoughts focused … Continue reading →
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) To me, these words are … Continue reading →
The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. (Jeremiah 31:3) Every human being is born with an innate, fundamental need to love and … Continue reading →
“Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow … Continue reading →
