“Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” Mark 4:40 Mark’s gospel describes the disciples’ vivid lesson about who Jesus is and what He can do. While they were frantically trying to save a sinking boat, Jesus was asleep. Didn’t He care that they were all about to die? (vs. […]
“The Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the Angel of the Lord standing in the way.” Numbers 22:31 Balaam was offered a profitable assignment from a neighboring king, and he inquired of God for permission to accept it. When God said no, Balaam asked again. God granted permission but with strict conditions. God knew Balaam’s heart and was […]
“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 In the context of this Psalm, the writer makes it clear that God’s sleepless vigilance is for our good. Our Protector is constantly seeking our good. As one song puts it: “He never sleeps, He never slumbers. He watches me both night […]
“The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in…forevermore.” Psalm 121:8. In this world we have no absolute security with our finances or our health. Our only complete security is in God. We who trust Him know Him to be almighty, for He “made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:2). We can be sure that He […]
“As Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so also the Son of Man will be to this generation.” Luke 11:30. Throughout history, God provided plenty of signs to show people the way to live, but they kept going their own way. When God finally sent His Son as a sign, the religious leaders paid little […]