“After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” I Kings 19:12. After defeating the prophets of Baal, Elijah received a death threat from Jezebel. His hope was shattered, and despondency set in. He wanted to die! God helped Elijah deal with his […]
“Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.” John 11:19 Martha and Mary were surrounded by friends and mourners who comforted them when their brother Lazarus died. Then the One they most longed to see – Jesus – came and wept with them. The people […]
“Have mercy on me, O Lord…; my eye wastes away with grief yes, my soul and my body!” Psalm 31:9 Many of the Psalms, often called “the Bible’s songbook”, were born out of struggle. They capture our disappointments and fears, yet they always point us toward the faithful love of God. David wrote many of […]
“Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother.” John 11:19 Martha and Mary were surrounded by friends and mourners who comforted them when their brother Lazarus died. Then the One they most longed to see – Jesus – came and wept with them. The people […]
“I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands.” Isaiah 49:15-16 It is an overwhelming feeling to be abandoned. It’s a real and excruciatingly painful feeling to think that no one cares. Even though people may abandon us, God’s love and presence is assured, He will be with us wherever […]