All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads. “He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Psalm 22:7-8 NIV It is impossible to read these words without feeling the anguish of the writer. Attributed to King David,...
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NIV What a wonderful promise. Jesus is not necessarily talking about physical rest. He is speaking about the impossible task of bearing our own sin. He is referring to the false notion that salvation comes from...
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 NIV (Friends and Brothers) True friendship and devotion are displayed in the life, love, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In John 1:12 we read, “But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become...
Jesus said these things, then lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you; even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him. This is eternal life, that they should...
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV So many things can cause distress in this world. There is disease and war. We may have challenges at work or in school....
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV When we interpret a scripture, it is necessary to understand the context of its creation. In this text, the prophet Jeremiah was dealing...
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NIV There is power and eternal durability in the name of the Lord. God is good, merciful, patient, mighty and so many other great things. In this proverb, Solomon calls the Lord a fortified tower. This...
