“Being such a one as Paul, the aged…, I appeal to you for my son Onesimus.” Philemon 1:9-10. The apostle Paul, referred to himself as “aged” in today’s text. Some scholars believe Paul was in his late forties or early fifties when he wrote this – certainly not a senior citizen by today’s standards. But […]
“If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.” II Kings 5:3. If you are like most people, you think that when God does something important, He uses important people to get it done. Not so. Most often in Scripture, we see that God uses ordinary […]
“The love of Christ compels us.” I Corinthians 1:18-31 Jesus didn’t choose those who were wise, mighty, or noble by human standards (I Corinthians 1:26). He sought those willing to follow Him and be trained for loving service. In today’s world, the scene is much the same. God is still looking for those who will serve […]
“So the Lord said to him, what is that in your hand?” Exodus 4:2. The answer to the question that God asked Moses seems obvious at first. Moses was holding a plain wooden staff. But the would soon learn that this ordinary shepherd’s rod would become a symbol of power and authority to deliver Israel from bondage. So too, […]
“God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.” I Corinthians 1:27. A renowned violinist announced before a concert that he would play one of the world’s most expensive violins. After playing it, the musician smashed the instrument. The audience was horrified – that is, until the violinist […]