After these deeds of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and entered Judah; he encamped against the fortified cities, thinking to win them over to himself. And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that his purpose was to make war against Jerusalem, he consulted with his leaders and commanders to stop the water from the springs which were outside the city; and they helped him. 2 Chronicles 32: 1-3, NKJV. Dear God, please teach us the benefits of working together. May Your Holy Spirit convince us of Your plan for us as we work together. This is our...

For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.’ Leviticus 17: 11, NKJV. Dear God, we come to You for healing, for salvation, and to surrender our all to You and to Your service. Please cover us with the blood of Your Son, and grant us eternal life through that blood. In the precious name of Jesus Christ we humbly pray. Amen. Where would we be without the blood? Our Scripture for...

Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53: 4, 5, NKJV. Merciful God, here we are waiting on You for healing. Please draw near and apply the blood from Your stripes not only to our bodies, but to our minds, for complete healing. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Where would we be without the blood, I ask again, as we continue...

He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.  .  . For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. Colossians 1:  13, 14, 19, 20, NKJV. Most Gracious God, please help us to live giving You thanks for all the blessings we have...

Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men. Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test Me, you hypocrites? Matthew 22: 15-18, NKJV. Dear LORD, please help us to be as true in...

Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. as charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. Fervent lips with a wicked heart are like earthenware covered with silver dross. He who hates, disguises it with his lips, and lays up deceit within himself; when he speaks kindly, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart; though his hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. Whoever digs a pit...

So I answered them, and said to them, “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build Nehemiah 2; 20, NKJV. Father in heaven, please bless us and keep us focused until our work is done. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. We have heard, and most likely, have repeated these words ourselves, "If God be for us who can be against us"    (Romans 8: 31b).  The situation that forms the background to our Scripture for today, calls for such an affirmation. Nehemiah, was the king's cup bearer. Because he loved God and...

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: "The daughters of Zelophehad speak what is right; you shall surely give them a possession of inheritance among their father’s brothers, and cause the inheritance of their father to pass to them. And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'If a man dies and has no son, then you shall cause his inheritance to pass to his daughter.  .  .' " Numbers 27: 6-8, NKJV. Merciful God, please make us willing to speak truth and bring about justice in Your name. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen....

And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?” Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?” And He said to them, “What things?” So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be...

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.  .  .  . A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 17: 22; 18: 24, NKJV. Holy Father, please help us as we look to Your Word for wisdom. Please teach us what to look for in a friend, and how to be a good friend. Above all things, help us to find in You, our Best Friend. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. February 14 is known in most of the...