Category: daily meditations

SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:32-43 Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” (Acts 9:40) I have no doubt that God can raise the dead. I have no doubt that God can raise the dead through me. I have yet to experience it, though I have prayed for it. Why did it happen with Peter, but not…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:19-31 “Speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.” (Acts 9:28) Just trying to imagine this radical change. The one who persecuted Christians now preaching fearlessly in Jesus’ Name? I get how the Christians were suspicious of him, I would be too. There’s no doubt about it, something HUGE has happened in his life. Jesus…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:10-19 “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name…” (Acts 9:15) I’ve had no visions, but I have sensed the Lord telling me to do stuff. Hard stuff, scary stuff, out of my comfort zone stuff. I see the dangers and difficulties, but God sees the greater purpose. Who knows, but through…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:1-9 “They heard the sound but did not see anyone.” (Acts 9:7) The Lord works differently in each person’s life. Christians are people who have heard the Lord calling them. Those around them may sense something, but not know Who it is. Two people can go through the same crisis, yet only one will encounter…

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 132 For the Jews before Jesus time, the temple was the symbol of their hope. It reminded them of God’s commitment to them – He lived among them. It reminded them of their glorious past, and David their devoted ancestor. Since Jesus’ time, the temple has been replaced. Jesus Himself is the temple among…

SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5-6 “Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13) As a Jesus follower, Jesus is my model, my mentor, my teacher, my Saviour, my Lord. I want the life He lived, a life free from bondage, a life free for love, compassion, generosity. A life devoted…

SCRIPTURE: Galatians 1-4 “So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.” (Galatians 3:24) When our kids were small, we had household rules: — don’t touch the stereo, be home before dark, don’t play with knives The Law of Moses (what Paul means by ‘law’) was like these rules, temporary,…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 8:26-40 “Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.” (Acts 8:35) This is how I prefer to read the bible, looking for clues to Jesus. The many stories, the flow of history, songs and prophecies, laws and miracles… These all somehow shed light on Jesus – on…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 8:9-25 “You thought you could buy the gift of God with money!” (Acts 8:20) When God’s Spirit takes hold of someone, there are significant changes. This story shows how the gift of the Spirit is not something we control. Simon could not get the ‘ability’ by buying it. But notice, the Samaritans did not just…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 8:5-8 “So there was great joy in that city.” (Acts 5:8) Philip’s presence in this city results in great joy. Makes me wonder about the city where we live, and what response we produce? Is there great joy in our city because of the presence of Jesus’ followers? When they hear what we say, and…