Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The fear of the Lord adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Summary: This proverb addresses the question, “How long will I live?” We all seem to want more life, but the question we have to ask ourselves is, “What does God mean by ‘life’?” As always, God’s perspective is a bit different than ours.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:27 — The Elixir of Life”
Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation…
Summary: While we wait for the Lord’s return, there is work to be done.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:15a — Beacon of Light”
[But the day of the Lord] will come like a thief.
Summary: Phrases like today’s passage are a mystery to some, a point of ridicule for others, and for us who believe, a warning.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:10b — Like a Thief”
With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
Summary: Peter gives us an interesting perspective on what it is like to be God. With the Lord, time is both very detailed and expansive.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:8c — A Penny to a Dollar”
But do not forget this one thing …
Summary: Without our memories, life is a confusing series of events that seem disconnected from each other. Memories of what we have learned add perspective to life and help us avoid repeating mistakes.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:8 — Big Red Button”
…that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being…
Summary: The Bible packs a lot of information into small sentences. Understanding what the heavens are means understanding the temporary nature of the universe.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:5b — Heavens”
Above all, you must understand that in the last days …
Summary: How we divide up all of history depends on where we are standing when we do it.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:3a — The Line Between”
…to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
Summary: Life in the old days was very different. Communication from place to place was slow and fraught with uncertainty. Travel was time-consuming and dangerous.
Continue reading “Titus 3:12 (c) — In Search of Paul”
When … God our Savior appeared … he saved us …
Summary: Paul speaks from a godly perspective. If we see his words only from a human perspective, we risk losing everything worth having.
Continue reading “Titus 3:5 (a) — Tortoise and Hare”
At one time…
Summary: The past and present give us a clue into the future.
Continue reading “Titus 3:3 (a) — A Fish Out of Water”