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Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: Mark 13:13 Do you like to be hated?  I don’t.  I don’t know very many people who would really relish rejection and the scorn of others.  Jesus said that those who follow Him “will be continually hated” all over the world.  Throughout history there have been many nations and ethnic groups which have been hated because of culture or skin color.  But those who belong to Christ will be hated no matter what their nationality. I think believers experience bad days and often blame it on the weather or the economy while forgetting that there is a worldwide hatred for that which is righteous.  Not only other human beings are involved with this, but spiritual powers that rule over cities, neighborhoods and, I suppose, even corporations.  If you … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 11:44 Why are babies born with gunk on them?  I mean, they could be born completely clean with everything ready to go except for the hairbow color of choice.  But they aren’t.  God seems to have a design in us receiving things that still need some work done on them.  Did you ever notice that?  He gives His people the land of Canaan, but they have to fight a few nations to subdue it.  He gives Adam and Eve a garden, but they have to tend it. Jesus could have said, “Lazarus, come forth” and willed him to come forth in a white robe and new shoes.  But He didn’t.  He had Lazarus to come forth exactly as he went in:  bound hand and foot with grave … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 11:41-43 Pray out loud!  We sometimes get caught up in the teachings of Jesus as if He came to add to the law and make things worse for us. When Jesus said to enter into your closet when you pray, He wasn’t forbidding public prayer, and He was not telling us that we could never pray out loud.  Look at His example here:  Jesus says plainly where those around Him could hear that He thanked God for hearing His requests.  He referred to God as His Father.  And then He went so far as to clearly point out that He was praying out loud so that those listening would believe on Him. What a testimony!  I think sometimes we pray in silence because we don’t want to … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 11:40 Jesus speaks to Martha in this instance referring to a conversation just prior to being at the tomb.  He says, “Didn’t I tell you that IF YOU BELIEVE you would see the glory of God?”  But we find Martha unwilling to open the tomb.  So did Martha really believe here?  Do we see her actions in this instance as an example of faith?  Or was Jesus acting out His power in the midst of doubt and unbelief in order to bring FAITH back to life? So much of the Christian life is God simply leading us along, trying to build up our confidence in Him so that we learn to truly trust in Him.  He is very patient with us, knowing that most of us are … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 11:39 Are you ever ashamed of the smell?  In this passage, Jesus told them to roll away the stone to the tomb where Lazarus’ body lay. Martha was concerned about the smell.  Perhaps she thought that Jesus wanted to see the body and pay His last respects.  But Martha did not want to open up this part of her life, her deep sorrow to Jesus.  She was content to let Jesus comfort her and live with the loss.  Jesus had more in mind than that.  In spite of all she had known of His power, she did not have a conception that Jesus could raise her brother from such a long time of death. If you do not believe in the depths of your heart that Jesus … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 11:35-36 During this whole episode in which Jesus was talking with Martha and Mary regarding the death of their brother Lazarus, we see Jesus in a way rarely presented in scripture.  Often we read that He was “moved with compassion.”  And surely in Him the love of God was manifest fully and perfectly for everyone He met.  But many of the people He raised from the dead were people that were on the edges of the picture, people that lived their lives outside of His circle of friends.  Lazarus was different.  Jesus had confided in these people.  He had communed with them at their table in their home, probably on many occasions. Just think about it for a minute.  Jesus had seen grief many times before.  But … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 11:25 It’s an old truth.  It’s one we’ve heard before.  But it’s still as powerful today as ever.  Jesus said, “I am the resurrection, and the life.”  He alone is the One upon whom we can hang our hopes for eternity. Have you really thought about it lately?  Have you thought about the fact that you are going to die?  Have you had a sobering moment in which you pondered the fact that eternity (or the lack of eternity) depends solely on the truth of these words? Jesus’ statement is the basis for our peace.  It’s the basis for hope when loved ones pass away.  It’s our rock solid foundation for being able to face persecution, threats and even death.  We can face the unknown because Jesus … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 10:39-40 God is a God of places and times.  Here we see Jesus escaping out of the hands of His opponents.  Where does He go?  He goes back to where it all started.  He goes to the spot where John began baptizing people.  As a human, I’m sure that Jesus was a partaker of the feelings of mystery and awe which surround places that are important to us.  (Isn’t that why Holy Land tours still exist and historical monuments worldwide get millions of visitors?)  Perhaps He took some solace in remembering the beginnings of His ministry and the ministry of John. But as Son of God, as a person led by the Holy Spirit, we also have to realize that God also works in and through such … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: John 10:14 Praise God!  Jesus is the Good Shepherd.  He is not a hireling.  He does not run out on you when the wolves are at your door.  He does not keep His distance from you.  No, He knows everyone who belongs to Him.  His knowledge is full and personal.  But His knowledge is not one way.  He allows Himself to BE known by us. Remember the truths in Psalm 23.  The Lord is our shepherd.  You can get as close to Him as you want.  He will let you know Him. God bless you with that reminder. Craig Thompson … Read entire article »

Today’s Meditation 0 Click to read: Joshua 1:3 What ground are you claiming?  After God gave Joshua a mandate to “get up and get moving,” He followed up with this promise. “Joshua, I’ll give you a LOT of land!”  “How much, Lord?”  “As much as YOU SET YOUR FEET ON.”  “You mean I have to walk on as much land as I want?  You aren’t just going to GIVE me any land that I want by me just wishing for it or looking at it?”  “No, Joshua, I’m not.   Because I love you, I’m requiring that you WALK OUT YOUR INHERITANCE.” Hmm.  Isn’t God good to us?  He doesn’t let us get lazy.  How far do you want to go with God?  How much of an inheritance do you want?  What ground do you … Read entire article »