Tag: Jesus

  • Day 29: The Lord’s Promise

    Day 29: The Lord’s Promise

    Exodus 8-9; Matthew 19:13-30; Psalms 24:1-10; Proverbs 6:1-5 “So Pharoah’s heart was hard and he would not let the Israelites go, just as the Lord had said through Moses.” (Exodus 9:33 NIV) Exodus 8-9 focuses on the continued plagues brought on by God against the Egyptians as punishment for Pharoah not allowing the Israelities to Read more

  • Day 27: Just like Little Children

    Day 27: Just like Little Children

    Exodus 4, 5:1-21; Matthew 18:1-20; Psalms 22:19-31; Proverbs 5:15-21 “And he said” ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’” (Matthew 18:3-4 NIV) My son just Read more

  • Day 23: What comes out of your mouth?

    Day 23: What comes out of your mouth?

    Genesis 46-47; Matthew 15:1-28; Psalms 19:1-14; Proverbs 4:14-19 “Jesus called the crowd to him and said, ‘Listen and understand. What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.’” (Matthew 15:10-11 NIV) I always feel the familiar tug of accountability on my heart when Read more

  • Day 22: Joseph the Forgiver

    Day 22: Joseph the Forgiver

    Genesis 44-45; Matthew 14:13-36; Psalms 18:37-50; Proverbs 4:11-13 Stepping back into the story of Joseph, in Genesis 44-45, we see the continuation of Joseph’s interactions with his brothers before the final reveal that he is indeed their brother (whom they all presumed to be a slave or dead after years of no contact). They are Read more

  • Day 21: The Greatest Supporter

    Day 21: The Greatest Supporter

    Genesis 42:18-38, 43; Matthew 13:47-58, 14:1-12; Psalms 18:16-36; Proverbs 4:7-10 “Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. ‘Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?’ they asked. Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?…Where then did this man get all these things? And they took Read more

  • Day 16: Accepting Jesus’ Rest

    Day 16: Accepting Jesus’ Rest

    Genesis 32:13-32, 33-34; Matthew 11:7-30; Psalms 14:1-7; Proverbs 3:19-20 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy Read more

  • Day 14: Listening Prayer

    Day 14: Listening Prayer

    Genesis 30-31:1-16; Matthew 10:1-23; Psalms 12:1-8; Proverbs 3:13-15 “And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.” (Psalms 12:6 NIV) One of my true passions in life and a gift that the Lord blessed me with many years ago was the understanding and love of Read more

  • Day 12: Drop Everything & Go

    Day 12: Drop Everything & Go

    Genesis 26:17-35, 27; Matthew 9:1-17; Psalm 10:16-18; Proverbs 3:9-10 “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9 NIV) Matthew: the “evil” tax collector. I use that word because even if you Read more

  • Day 11: Sleeping through the Storm

    Day 11: Sleeping through the Storm

    Genesis 24:52-67, 25-26:1-16; Matthew 8: 18-34; Psalms 10:1-15; Proverbs 3:7-8 “Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so Read more