Any type of fear is a trap, but the fear of man is particularly tricky. It can disguise itself as a form of respect or responsibility. Or the fear of offending others with truth.
Daily Word: Our Destination, 1 Peter 5:10
It’s not often, I relate a circumstance or event that just happened. Usually, I prefer to meditate on Abba’s messages and whatever else He has for me that I might be helpful to others. However, I’m sharing something that happened last night.
Daily Word: Free Food? Isaiah 55:1-2
We know these verses have nothing to do with food or drink. When God talks about the basics of life — food, drink, home, work, rest — there’s always a deeper message.
Daily Word: Finding Our Balance, Proverbs 21:21
In our quest for living a righteous life, we can sometimes hyper-focus on our works and internal examinations.
Daily Word: Even the Little Stuff? Luke 16:10
This verse is so powerful. Essentially Jesus in invoking the “Golden Rule” — “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31) –and expands on it in the pericope.
Daily Word: Rooted to Bear Fruit, John 15:5
Rooted to Bear Fruit. I don’t have much of a green thumb. But, I learned something, you can’t root a fruit tree in a glass of water.
Daily Word: Too Busy? Psalm 46:10
It’s difficult to be still sometimes, isn’t it? Especially with demands and deadlines and trials that never seem to end.
Daily Word: Shalom with Everyone? Hebrews 12:14
Have shalom — peace — with everyone? It is interesting that this verse is tucked within instructions on how to accept discipline from God, our Heavenly Father.
Daily Word: What a Gift! John 14:26
This is amazing. The Holy Spirit will be our personal Helper? Our Heavenly Father will give us — because we are His children — a part of Himself? How is this possible?
