“And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.”…
“And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.” Acts 27:4 On Paul’s journey to Rome, he encountered a lot of contrary winds, trying to keep him from reaching his goal. For years I lived in a city beside a major river. One…
“I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick:” Ezekiel 34:16 Bible reading this month has been in the Book of Ezekiel. It is rather difficult reading and…
“O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.” Psalm 108:1 There are times when we have placed our confidence in other people, and have been disappointed. We shared something personal with them and they failed to keep our secret and spread it…
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. The Psalmist was aware of this truth when he wrote this verse. How important it…
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 The NIV reads: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” The Scripture also says that there is none righteous, no not one. How then can we be effective in prayer? Even though we are not…
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalm 32:8 The New Living Version says it this way, “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and…
“Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee. Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.” Job 13:20-21 Job had been suffering not only from physical pain, but from the pain of losing his children and his…
“Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the LORD thy God shall send thee to us. Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice…