Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.  The other disciples therefore said to him, "We have seen the Lord."  So he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe."  And after eight days the disciples were again inside and Thomas with them.  Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst and said, "Peace to you!"  Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger...

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,  said to them, "Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel:  If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole... Now, LORD, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your...

After this a lot of His disciples left.  They no longer wanted to be associated with Him.  Then Jesus gave the Twelve their chance:  "Do you also want to leave?"  Peter replied, "Master to whom would we go?  You have the words of real life, eternal life.  We've already committed ourselves, confident that You are the Holy One of God." John 6: 66-69, MSG.  Dear God, today we enter Your presence determined to hear Your Words and obey them; for they are Words of eternal life.  In the name of Jesus we humbly pray. This incident in our Scripture took place...

This is what the LORD says:  "let not the wise man boast of his wisdom, or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts, boast about this:  that he understands and knows e, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9: 23, 24, NIV. Gracious God, how sweet are the moments spent in Your presence!  How awe-inspiring is the experience of getting to know You!  As Peter exclaimed: "It is good for us to...

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22: 6, NKJV. Heavenly Father, today as we come into Your presence to study Your Word, we give You thanks for the assurance that You will teach us how to deal with these precious little ones, that You have "lent" to us, in such a way, that it will bring out the very best in them.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen. Today we are going to meditate upon this very special, well known, and much...

Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.  If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.  So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.  So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. Galatians 6: 7-10, NRSV. Gracious God, we know that there...

Then Nehemiah, the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were interpreting for the people said to them, "Don't mourn or weep on such a day as this!  For today is a sacred day before the LORD your God."  For the people had all been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.  And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared.  This is a sacred day before our Lord.  Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the...

"Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the LORD arrives.  His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.  Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse." Malachi 4: 5, NLT. Heavenly Father, our hearts rejoice as we come into Your presence.  We pray that what we learn sitting at Your feet we will take into our daily lives, and live out for Your glory; in the blessed name of Jesus we pray,  Amen.  Today we continue with the story...

"Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the LORD arrives.  His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.  Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse." Malachi 4: 5, NLT. Dear Heavenly Father, Once more we enter Your presence with songs of praise.  We are anxious to hear the message You have in store for us today, as we sit at Your feet.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen. It never ceases to touch me, very profoundly,...

"Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the LORD arrives.  His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.  Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse." Malachi 4: 5, NLT. Gracious Father, it is with thanksgiving that we approach the throne of grace to offer You our prayers of gratitude for all that You have done for us.  Our prayer is, that as we study, You will make plain to us the meaning of Your Words; for Christ's sake. ...