The Weight of the Heart

ScriptureJob 6:2-3″If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas–no wonder my words have been impetuous!” ObservationJob was in agony. His pain was intense, his grief...

Carrying Joy

Scripture Acts 8:4-8″Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to...

Overhearing

ScriptureMalachi 3:13-15″You have spoken arrogantly against me,” says the Lord. “Yet you asked, “What have we said against You?” “You have said, “It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out His requirements and...

My Very Best

ScriptureMalachi 1:11-13″…My name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you profane it by saying, ‘The Lord’s table is defiled,’ and ‘It’s food is contemptible.’ And you say...

Sit, Stand, Walk

Scripture Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked, or stand in the way that sinners take, or sit in the company of mockers. But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night.” ...

Obeying and Investing

ScriptureNehemiah 10:39b”We will not neglect the house of our God!” ObservationThe people of God were turning back to Him. They had confessed their sins, praised His faithfulness, and pledged their obedience to God. The conclusion of their prayer is...