Read Jeremiah 1:1 through 3:25 “You took the words right out of my mouth.” You’ve said that, too, haven’t you? Just before you could voice a statement, someone else beat you to it. For the prophet Jeremiah, the scene was a little different. It wasn’t chance or a silly accident. It was the holy God choosing to voice truth through …
An Eternal Thirst
Read John 1:19 through 4:54 Jamie wanted to plant a flower garden. She purchased some colorful plants, planted them, and watered them generously. After several hot days, Jamie realized that she had not watered the flowers for some time and ran outside to check on their progress. Though not quite dead, most of the flowers had wilted and many blooms …
Continue to Persevere
Read Isaiah 49:1 through 57:21 “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news . . . ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isaiah 52:7). This proclamation, more than any other spoken by Isaiah, reveals his attitude toward God’s work, his relationship with God, and his faith in God. He wanted to assure Judah that God was in charge …
The Right Fight
Read 1 Timothy 1:1 through 6:21 Paul wanted Timothy to choose the right fight. Anyone who serves in the ministry of the gospel faces many real and potential conflicts. Many of these conflicts involve nothing more than personal preference and can sidetrack a minister from the vision God gave him or her. Understanding the charge, Paul gave Timothy the help …
Cleansed to Serve
Read Hebrews 7:1 through 10:39 “I have a beautiful house—if I ever cleared out all the clutter so someone could see it.” Sometimes life seems like that beautiful house no one can see because of all the clutter. Talents, plans, dreams, and other personal characteristics may seem swallowed up by sin. God, however, provided a plan to clear out the …