Today’s Word
Without Understanding
“By a nation without understanding will I anger you.” Romans 10:19 Without Understanding – Embedded in Paul’s discussion of the failure of the Jews to recognize God’s plan of righteousness is this remarkable thought. It is a quotation from Deuteronomy 32:21. Today is a day when we need to absorb what Paul is implying and…
Call upon
“for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call upon Him.” Romans 10:12 Call upon – “Mommyyyyy!, Daddyyyyyyyy!” You know that sound. It is the “instant jump to your feet see what’s wrong” sound from a child in trouble. Have you ever noticed that a parent has a kind…
Dogs
“Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” Matthew 15:27 Dogs – Where are you on the priority list? That’s the real thought behind this statement. The story about this woman seems so odd. Jesus appears to be callous toward her plight. It looks as though he…
But if
“But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.” Romans 11:6 But if – My daughter introduced me to Instant Messaging. She is eleven. She is much more proficient than I am, flashing up code words like “brb” (be right back) and “how…
Fools
“We are fools for Christ’s sake” 1 Corinthians 4:10 Fools – “You’re crazy. How can you believe that God will do anything about this?” “You’re living a fairy tale. Wake up and smell the roses!” Or as someone once said to me, “Don’t wait for a miracle. It’s not going to happen!” Have you ever…
Too little
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler of Israel.” Micah 5:2 Too little – Do you every wonder why God seems to do everything backwards? He seems to choose people who aren’t equipped for the job. …
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