So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light. Luke 16:8 REFERENCE Luke 161-13 Yesterday, we established that while Jesus commended the shrewd servant for his smartness in the system of the world, He pointed out that […]

“Then the steward said within himself, ‘What shall I do? For my master is taking the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg.  I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.’” Luke 16:3-4 REFERENCE Luke 16:1-9 The […]

So David gave orders to Joab and the army officers under him, “Canvass all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and get a count of the population. I want to know the number.” II Samuel 24:2 (MSG)   REFERENCE II Samuel 24:2-16 (MSG) Proverbs 14:28a says, “In the multitude of people is a king’s honor.”  Perhaps, […]

Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes. Song of Solomon 1:15   REFERENCE Song of Solomon 1:15-2:4 Jewish Rabbis say the whole world was never as privileged as the day that the Song of Songs was given to Israel. They considered it to be the holiest of the holy. The first thing you notice in […]

Now, therefore, thus shall you say to my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts: “I took you from the sheepfold, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people Israel.'” 1 Chronicles 17:7 REFERENCE 1 Chronicles 17:7 The seemingly small and insignificant things God allows you to go through in life are […]

Until the LORD has given rest to your brethren as to you, and they also possess the land which the LORD your God is giving them beyond the Jordan. Then each of you may return to his possession which I have given you. – Deuteronomy 3:20   REFERENCE Deuteronomy 3:12-20.   What is the measure […]

Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their fruit. Jeremiah 29:5 REFERENCE Jeremiah 29:1-6 Many of us aren’t where we would want to be. We wish things were nicer, better, easier and more comfortable. However, sometimes life throws us ‘curveballs’ that throw us off balance and blur our vision. In baseball, a […]

And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:18 REFERENCE Matthew 16:13-20 The four walls of a building are too small for God’s ‘Big Picture’ for the church. It should be able to feed the saints […]

Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. Philippians 4:11 (AMPC) REFERENCE Philippians 4:9-13 (AMPC) One secret to lead a life of joy and peace is to learn contentment. Situations […]

Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.  Genesis 40:23 REFERENCE Genesis 40:5-23 Isn’t it typical of humans to easily forget the kindness and goodness others have shown them? Joseph went out of his way to help interpret the dreams of two fellow inmates in his prison cell; yet, when it was time […]