Today’s Word
Go
“Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 Go – Two sides of the same coin. One side is Peter who says, “Where else can we go?” The other side is Judas who “went off to the chief priests to betray him” (Mark 14:10). …
Go away
“You do not want to go away also, do you?” John 6:67 Go away – You have followed Jesus for quite some time. You get a bit comfortable with His ways. You learn to expect a certain pattern of behavior. Suddenly, Jesus confronts you with a demand that seems incredibly harsh. Your anticipation of the…
Sent
“Have I not sent you?” Judges 6:14 Sent – Who sent you? That’s the question, isn’t it? You get ready to take on the world. You set your course on achieving some goal. But before you take the first step, you better be able to answer the question, “Who sent you?” Gideon knew his history. …
People
“Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” Ruth 1:16 People – Would you volunteer to give up your rights of citizenship in order to be a comfort to an old woman who had no support and an uncertain future? Would you be ready to leave your hometown and your country, your…
Came
“The word of the Lord which came to Hosea” Hosea 1:1 Came – First the messenger, then the message. God drafts the person before He designs the proclamation. Look over the introductory verses of the prophets. Think about the call to Abraham, Moses and David. Time and again, you will find that God chooses whom…
Be
“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be – The first day of class. All the students are a bit anxious. What will they have to learn to pass? The teacher hands out some paperwork. It’s the final exam! The teacher says, “You have one hour to complete…
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