February 17, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Psalm 21 OBSERVATIONS This psalm applies first of all to David, king of Israel, secondly to Jesus, the Son of David (promised Messiah), and third to all of us as God’s children and appointed rulers over creation. The basic point is that when we are centered in God and His will, we…
Category: daily meditations
Numbers 7-12
February 15-16, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Numbers 7-12 OBSERVATIONS What do you notice in this passage? APPLICATION What do you sense the Lord saying to you? PRAYER
praising God because of us
February 14, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:29-31 OBSERVATIONS It was the needy, the hurting, the desperate that flocked to Jesus. Is that any different today? People who are content, happy, settled, healthy, wealthy, in a good place, etc. may tolerate Jesus, but they don’t want Him to get to close to their own personal lives. He might…
what issue is He dealing with in me?
February 13, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:21-28 OBSERVATIONS Jesus leaves the borders of Israel, goes among the Greek/Phoenicians (or Canaanites) near Tyre and Sidon. He is not presently among the ‘lost sheep of Israel’. The disciples do not want to help her, they want to send her away. Even Jesus seems reluctant to help her? Why because…
Jesus digs into the heart
February 12, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:12-20 OBSERVATIONS The religious leaders are upset, and though the disciples are concerned, Jesus is not. It is interesting to observe the different ways Jesus deals with people, based it seems on their particular situation. He is gentle with the woman caught in adultery, firm with the rich young ruler, angry…
Mere religionianity
February 11, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 15:1-11 OBSERVATIONS Jesus is challenged and accused of disobeying God because He does not obey the ‘church rules’ (tradition of the elders). Jesus turns this against them and says that they actually disobey God with all their rules. He cites an example. Their concern for purity (washing hands) is not dealing…
Psalm 20
February 10, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Psalm 20 OBSERVATIONS What do you notice in this passage? APPLICATION What do you sense the Lord saying to you? PRAYER
Numbers 1-6
February 8-9, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:22-36 OBSERVATIONS What do you notice in this passage? APPLICATION What do you sense the Lord saying to you? PRAYER
The logic of the Logos
February 7, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:22-36 OBSERVATIONS Here we have another miracle that causes many to question and doubt. Sensible people have decided that it is obviously not real. I have to admit that this story defies logic, it is impossible for anyone to walk on water. In addition, many cultures have myths about similar miracles……
more than enough, with God!
February 6, 2013 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:13-21 OBSERVATIONS John was Jesus’ cousin; He needs time to grieve. He was probably also sensing also His own future. Notice how though He needs time alone, He doesn’t get it. Jesus has compassion. This is an important part of the story. He sees peoples’ need, He knows peoples’ struggles, He…