"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. ..." (I John 3:16)

Exodus 3:5

Ephesians 6:11

Verse: "... Love is kind. It does not envy, ... it is not proud." (I Corinthians 13:4)

He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; ..." (Psalm 147:4, 5)

Thursday, July 23 Read: Matthew 2: 1-7 Verse: "... I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star." - Revelation 22:16 History records that a new star did appear in the time preceding Christ's birth. The Bible tells us that Christ is the Morning Star. Peter refers to Jesus as the Day Star. (II Peter 1:19). Even in the Old Testament the coming Messiah was called a star. (Numbers 24:17). What is the morning star and how does it picture Jesus Christ? The m

"They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green." (Psalm 92:14)

"Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in You my soul takes refuge." (Psalm 57:1)

"... He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth." (John 14:16)

Verse: "... This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" (John 6:60)

"... He who watches over you will not slumber; ... [He] will neither slumber nor sleep." (Psalm 121:3,4)

... And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he trusted in his God." - Daniel 6:23

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

"To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates." - Genesis 15: 18

Wednesday, July 08 Read: Genesis 39: 1-11 "Flee from sexual immorality. ..." (I Corinthians 6: 18) Joseph had been sold to Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's bodyguard. There is no mention in the Bible of the struggles this 17 year old boy must have gone through when he arrived in Egypt. He was torn from his father, taken to a strange culture and sold as a slave. But, because the Lord was with Joseph, he was successful. Joseph was well-built and handsome. (Genesis 39:6) S

Tuesday, July 07 Read: Numbers 21: 16-20 "Then Israel sang this song, "Spring up, O Well! Sing about it." Numbers 21: 17 When the Israelites were continuing their journey in the desert, they were thirsty. The Lord said to Moses, "Gather the people together and I will give them water." (Numbers 21:16) So the Israelites gathered together and sang this song. And this song is unique! First, it revealed the people's cheerfulness. There was no water, but they had good spirits.

Monday, July 06 Read: Mark 10: 46-52 "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me." - Mark 10: 47 Mercy always involves help to those who are in need or distress. When the blind Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was passing by, he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" It was a reverent and urgent appeal which expressed his deep need and his faith. We can paraphrase it something like, "Please Lord - do this!" Jesus was on His way to the Cross. This would be the last

CHOOSE LIFE, NOT DEATH

A LESSON FROM THE GIRAFFE

LET TRIALS MAKE US RELY MORE ON GOD