A seamless robe

‘His robe…was seamless, woven in one piece from [the] top.’ John 19:23 NLT The Bible doesn’t say much about what Jesus wore—with one notable exception. John tells us that at Calvary ‘They… took His robe… it was seamless, woven in one piece from [the]...

The Price of friendship with God

‘…Abraham…was called God’s friend.’ James 2:23 NIV After losing everything he held dear, Job looked back and longed for the days when God’s friendship ‘was felt in [his] home… [his] children were around… the days when [he was] honoured…’ (Job 29:4–7 NLT)...

For Things to Go Well

‘…that it might go well with [you]…’ Deuteronomy 5:29 NIV When God tells you to do something that seems difficult or unpleasant, He’s not trying to make your life hard or put you in a straitjacket. Often He’s just getting you to a place where He can bless...

God Says, ‘Wait’

‘[Your] steps…are ordered by the Lord…’ Psalm 37:23 NKJV What should you do when doors you thought God had opened suddenly slam shut? You’re thinking, ‘Lord, I did all the right things. Why is this happening?’ Be at peace, God is still directing your steps. When...

Limping

‘…the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint…’ Genesis 32:25 KJV God uses people such as Jacob who, spiritually speaking, walk with a limp. After years of wrestling with stubborn issues, they’ve been radically changed by God’s power; now they’re able to...