Matthew 16:1–12 (NKJV, Mark 8:11-21) 16 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said to them, “When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; 3 and in the morning, ‘It will be foul … Continue reading Two Kinds of Problems
Feeding the Multitudes Again
Matthew 15:29–39 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 7:31-37, 8:1-10) 29 Jesus departed from there, skirted the Sea of Galilee, and went up on the mountain and sat down there. 30 Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them. 31 So the … Continue reading Feeding the Multitudes Again
Psalm 38:11–22 (NKJV)
11 My loved ones and my friends stand aloof from my plague,And my relatives stand afar off.12 Those also who seek my life lay snares for me;Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction,And plan deception all the day long.Psalm 38:11-12 Lord, I have repented before You.I renounce my evil and ask for Your forgiveness.I … Continue reading Psalm 38:11–22 (NKJV)
Little Dogs Gotta Eat, Too (Persistent Faith)
Matthew 15:21–28 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 7:24-30) Jesus Heals the Gentile Woman’s Daughter Mark 7:24–30 21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! … Continue reading Little Dogs Gotta Eat, Too (Persistent Faith)
Psalm 38:1–10 (NKJV)
1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your wrath,Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure!2 For Your arrows pierce me deeply,And Your hand presses me down.Psalm 38:1-2 Lord, You displeasure in me is overwhelming.I am a sinful man, and I am sorrowful.Your conviction is like an arrow piercing my soul.I feel Your displeasure like … Continue reading Psalm 38:1–10 (NKJV)
A Clean Heart
MATTHEW 15:1-20 (NKJV, ALSO APPEARING IN MARK 7:1-23) 15:1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” 3 He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment … Continue reading A Clean Heart
Reflections on Psalm 37
1 Do not fret because of evildoers,Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,And wither as the green herbPsalm 37:1-2 Lord, I will not be anxious or nervous when evildoers do what they do.I do not want their ill-gotten gain. I do not need their … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 37
While It Is Day…
John 9:1–5 (NKJV) September 26, 2021 9:1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should … Continue reading While It Is Day…
Psalm 37:34–40 (NKJV)
34 Wait on the Lord,And keep His way,And He shall exalt you to inherit the land;When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.35 I have seen the wicked in great power,And spreading himself like a native green tree.36 Yet he passed away, and behold, he was no more;Indeed I sought him, but he … Continue reading Psalm 37:34–40 (NKJV)
Psalm 37:23–33 (NKJV)
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,And He delights in his way.24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;For the Lord upholds him with His hand.25 I have been young, and now am old;Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,Nor his descendants begging bread.26 He is … Continue reading Psalm 37:23–33 (NKJV)
Devoted To You 