Matthew 14:22–36 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:45-56; John 6:16-21) 22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was … Continue reading The Water Walker
Psalm 37:12–22 (NKJV)
12 The wicked plots against the just,And gnashes at him with his teeth.13 The Lord laughs at him,For He sees that his day is coming.14 The wicked have drawn the swordAnd have bent their bow,To cast down the poor and needy,To slay those who are of upright conduct.15 Their sword shall enter their own heart,And … Continue reading Psalm 37:12–22 (NKJV)
More Than Enough
Matthew 14:13–21 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:31-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13) 13 When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities. 14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with … Continue reading More Than Enough
Psalm 37:1–11 (NKJV)
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 Psalm 37:1–11 (NKJV)
The Forerunner’s Demise
Matthew 14:1–12 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9) 14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus 2 and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 3 For Herod had laid hold of … Continue reading The Forerunner’s Demise
Reflections on Psalms 34-36
Psalm 34 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will continually be in my mouth. 4 I cried unto the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good: Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 12 … Continue reading Reflections on Psalms 34-36
Salvation is Here
Matthew 13:44–58 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:1-6) 44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when … Continue reading Salvation is Here
Psalm 36 (NKJV)
Man’s Wickedness and God’s Perfections To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the Servant of the LORD. 1 An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked:There is no fear of God before his eyes.2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes,When he finds out his iniquity and when he hates.3 … Continue reading Psalm 36 (NKJV)
The Power of the Kingdom
Matthew 13:31–43 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 4:30-34; Luke 13:18-21) 31 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, 32 which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and … Continue reading The Power of the Kingdom
Psalm 35:19–28 (NKJV)
19 Let them not rejoice over me who are wrongfully my enemies;Nor let them wink with the eye who hate me without a cause.20 For they do not speak peace,But they devise deceitful mattersAgainst the quiet ones in the land.21 They also opened their mouth wide against me,And said, “Aha, aha!Our eyes have seen it.”Psalm … Continue reading Psalm 35:19–28 (NKJV)
Devoted To You 