LUKE 9:23-24: “Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever … Continue reading →

LUKE 7:6-10: “Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter … Continue reading →

PSALMS 56:3-4: “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?” NKJV OBSERVATION: Have you ever been … Continue reading →

MARK 14:6-9: “But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me. For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good; but Me … Continue reading →

MARK 9:23-24: “Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” NKJV OBSERVATION: Do you ever … Continue reading →

MARK 5:36: “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” NKJV OBSERVATION: “Only Believe!” Imagine hearing these words when you have just been told that your … Continue reading →

PSALMS 36:9: “For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.” NKJV OBSERVATION: Everyone needs light! Just the other day the fluorescent light in our laundry room burnt out. We had not changed the bulbs in this light … Continue reading →

PSALMS 34:17-19: “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 26:37-41: “And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 23:25-26: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 18:23-30: ”Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as … Continue reading →

PSALMS 19:12-14: “Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression. … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 15:15-20: “Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated? … Continue reading →

PSALMS 15:1-5: “A Psalm of David. LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 12:18-21: “BEHOLD! MY SERVANT WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN, MY BELOVED IN WHOM MY SOUL IS WELL PLEASED! I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM, AND HE WILL DECLARE JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. HE WILL NOT QUARREL NOR CRY OUT, … Continue reading →

PSALM 11:4-5: “The LORD is in His holy temple, The LORD’s throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. The LORD tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 5:17-20: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one … Continue reading →

GENESIS 7:5: “And Noah did according to all that the LORD commanded him.” OBSERVATION: How does my obedience compare to Noah’s? Think about what God had called him to do. It was not just building the ark, it was being willing to go … Continue reading →

PSALMS 3:3-4: ”But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah” OBSERVATION: What do I … Continue reading →

MATTHEW 1:23: “ Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” OBSERVATION: There are times in all of our lives when we feel like we are … Continue reading →