“The multitudes…cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” Matthew 21:9. Scripture contains an example of fickleness. A great multitude in Jerusalem praised, and cheered Jesus on the Sunday He entered the city riding on a donkey. But just a few days later, some of those same people may have been in the crowd calling for Jesus’ […]
“That all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty.” Joshua 4:24. When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land, God told their leader, Joshua, to choose 12 men, and have each one take a stone from the middle of the river, and carry it […]
“The things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel.” Philippians 1:12 Focusing on what’s wrong can cause us to miss everything that’s right. God wants us to be discerning; we need to know good from bad, but He doesn’t want us to focus on the bad and become critical […]
“From the place of His dwelling He looks on all the inhabitants of the earth.” Psalm 33:14 The psalmist celebrated God’s view of things. We are never out of God’s sight, and He keeps a close eye on everyone whose hope is in Him. The Bible reveals that God longs for us to trust Him and follow […]
“Beware, lest you forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.” Deuteronomy 6:12 Life looks rosy to many people. Their work is fulfilling. The house doesn’t need repair. Their bank account shows a surplus. Family members are enjoying good health. Friends are loyal. Good times, however, can be dangerous. The comforts and […]