Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Taste and see that the Lord is good…
Summary: Comparing the Lord to a taste may seem a bit strange, but the metaphor carries with it layers of meaning that can be very helpful to understanding how we are to share the Gospel with others.
Continue reading “Psalm 34:8 – Taste Test”But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Summary: Living for Christ is a full-time job. When we first taste salvation, we are challenged to repent and taste the solid food of righteousness.
Continue reading “Hebrews 5:14 – Chewing on the Word”Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.
Summary: Our “daily bread” is something we need both physically and spiritually. Jesus provides us with both.
Continue reading “John 6:27 – Spiritual Food”… store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…
Summary: God’s Book is a treasure trove of insights into the truth that our reality is built on. Every story has a lesson for us, often more than one. Today’s lesson is about food.
Continue reading “Exodus 16:20 – The Source of Security”Do not worry …
Summary: Worry is a killer. It stresses our bodies and steals away our happiness and joy. Jesus tells us not to worry. Is that simply good advice, or something more?
Continue reading “Matthew 6:25-27 – The Cure for Worry”… if your son asks for a fish …
Summary: God’s view of our wants and needs doesn’t always match our view of our wants and needs.
Continue reading “Luke 11: 11-13 – Knees and Needs”… your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Summary: When we come before God, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Continue reading “Matthew 6:8 – God Knows”Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Summary: There is one more surprise in this first part of the Lord’s Prayer. I would tell you what it is, but then, it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it? 🙂
Continue reading “Matthew 6:9-10 – Postscript”You are the light of the world.
Summary: The Bible teaches us about our spiritual nature, yet even though we are being taught, it is hard to understand.
Continue reading “Matthew 5:14 – My Two Selves”You are the salt of the earth.
Summary: This saying requires some thought. In our modern culture, we take salt for granted. Yet, intuitively we understand that salt is necessary for physical life just as Jesus is necessary for eternal life.
Continue reading “Matthew 5:13 – Game Changer”