Tag Archives: trusting God

God’s Use of Circumstances; January 13, 2025


Acts 16:17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” Everything about this story is interesting, and worthy of meditation! I have … Continue reading

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God’s Plans; January 10, 2025


Acts 12:2-3 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. Even dictators are … Continue reading

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Waiting Expectantly; January 1, 2025


Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary,    and young men stumble and fall;but those who hope in the Lord    will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles;    they will run and not grow weary,    they will walk and not be faint. As familiar as … Continue reading

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The Christmas Story; December 21, 2024


Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. From the standpoint of the world, Joseph and Mary … Continue reading

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Rejoicing in Salvation; December 18, 2024


Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song;    he has become my salvation. This is an absolutely joyful, triumphant Psalm. It expresses the response of someone who was in a very difficult situation, but God brought him through. The thing is, we … Continue reading

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Nostalgia; December 6, 2024


Isaiah 43:18 “Forget the former things;    do not dwell on the past.” Recently I have read that nostalgia was long considered a very negative thing, but today we speak of “the good old days.” We have a song about it, Those … Continue reading

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Fear; December 5. 2024


Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says—    he who created you, Jacob,    he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;    I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” I have long loved the musical setting of the end of this verse, … Continue reading

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Prophets and Prophecy; December 1, 2024


Deuteronomy 18:22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed. Verses 15 and 18 have long been considered … Continue reading

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Preparation; November 18, 2024


Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Even Jesus had to be prepared for His ministry, and experiencing and resisting major temptation was a major part of that. There are … Continue reading

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Trusting God’s Provision; November 10, 2024


Isaiah 60:19 The sun will no more be your light by day,    nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you,for the Lord will be your everlasting light,    and your God will be your glory. Verse 1 of this chapter is justly famous, … Continue reading

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