When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, ‘Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?’ But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor. Matthew 27:12-14 (NIV) In…
After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12 (NIV) In our fast-paced, noise-filled world, silence often feels uncomfortable. A constant barrage of sounds, notifications, and distractions surrounds us. Even in our spiritual lives,…
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) God’s battle plans often challenge our human understanding. When Joshua received instructions for conquering Jericho, they must have seemed bizarre. March around the city…
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 (NIV) Waiting on God can sometimes feel like watching paint dry—in slow motion. We know we’re supposed to be patient, but let’s be honest: it’s not always easy. The Psalmist who wrote about waiting…
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Words repeated in Scripture often carry special significance. In Psalm 27:14, we see a beautiful symmetry: “Wait for the Lord” bookends the verse, embracing the central encouragement to “be strong and take heart.”…
