A Commission to Preach.

by | Jul 6, 2015 | Devotion

“And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them.” (Ezekiel 2:5 ESV) Once Ezekiel saw the great vision of the Lord, recounted in the preceding chapter, he was ready to receive his...

Trusting in God is its own blessing.

by | Jul 3, 2015 | Devotion

“While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?’ But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’”   (Mark 5:35-36...

Hope is in Christ is Rewarded.

by | Jul 1, 2015 | Devotion

“Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, Do not fear, only believe.’” (Mark 5:36b) In the passage from Mark’s Gospel, we find 2 people who came to Jesus for help, hoping that He would not turn them away. Jairus and a nameless woman with the issue of blood are moved...

Hope comes in the pit of despair.

by | Jun 29, 2015 | Devotion

“For the Lord will not cast off forever, but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love;” (Lamentations 3:31-32) The words that we read from this week’s Old Testament lesson from Lamentations 3 have given...

Trusting God: He Knows What He is Doing. Part III

by | Jun 26, 2015 | Devotion

“’Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?’” (Mark 4:40) In the storm at sea we see a graphic image of Jesus’ power over the forces of nature. This storm that hit the small fishing vessel must have been an extremely intense gale for it caused great fear to fall...

Trusting God: He Knows What He is Doing. Part II

by | Jun 24, 2015 | Devotion

“. . . but as servant of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; . . .”  (2 Corinthians 6:4-5) One of the themes common in this week’s...