Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41; John 19:25-27 Nearby Yeshua’s execution stake stood his mother, his mother’s sister Miryam the wife of Klofah (Clopas), and Miryam from Magdala. When Yeshua saw his mother and the talmid (disciple) whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Mother,this is your...
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 28: 11 “The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.” (Proverbs 28:11) There is a pride and arrogance that comes with wealth which is very obnoxious. The person who is “wise in his own conceits” is unbearable....
Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 2:12-13 “Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into...
“We spend our years as a tale that is told.” (Psalm 90:9) One day, long ago, when I was living in Hong Kong, I was grieving the loss of a dear missionary friend. I remember the instant very vividly today, even though it happened at least fifty years ago. I...
Scripture Reading: Genesis 38:27-30 “And it came to pass in the time of travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb. And it came to pass, when she travailed, that one put out a hand; and the midwife took and bound upon his hand a scarlet thread, saying: ‘This came...
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:161-168 “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” (Psalm 119:165) There is a place of rest in Me where you are dead to the things of the world. In Me there is perfect rest and peace because the Holy Spirit is...
I love you, My child. I love You, Father! Thank you for arranging this rest time by the sea [I had a few days to rest while on mission in Haiti]. I am so grateful! I know your every need and see to it when you trust Me and let...
Scripture Reading: Luke 23:6-12 “On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was from the Galilee; and when he learned that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who at that time happened to be in Yerushalayim too. Herod was delighted to see Yeshua, because he...
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 28:4 “They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.” (Proverbs 28:4) When we do wrong, we are the devil’s helpers. When we do right, we are devil-fighters. Whose side are you on? The sad thing is that sometimes...
Scripture Reading — I Corinthians 15:57-58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” (I Corinthians 15:58) This scripture has encouraged My servants and handmaidens more than any...