Morning Meditations

In this reading from Hebrews, we see that the Word of God has the power to unmask us, but that what we find in a savior who is our great high priest and offers us mercy instead of judgement!

In this meditation we learn that it is by continuing in the word (through obedience) that we are ultimately set free!

In this episode, we are encouraged to seek wisdom. We learn that ultimately God is the giver of all wisdom, so it is in finding God that we find wisdom and are led in ways of LIFE!

In this meditation from Luke 8, we learn that eventually everything inside makes its way outside. So ultimately we need a transformation of the heart!

In this reading from Psalm 119, we hear once again that the law is for our good and that it is through allowing God to be our teacher that we move from the letter to the Spirit of the Law.

In this reading from 2nd Peter 1, we learn that God has given us the power to live lives of godliness and that it is through participation in the divine nature that we ultimately are able to love!

In this episode we hear the command to the king to listen and obey to the words of God as the leader of the people.

In this meditation from 1 Timothy, we see Paul encouraging Timothy to devote himself to the reading of scripture, preaching and teaching. In this way, both he and his hearers will be saved.

In this meditation from Philippians 4, Paul tells the church to focus on the good and to put the teachings they have heard and seen modeled into practice.

In this meditation, we see Jesus at odds with the religious leaders because they want to look good in front of other people instead of caring about what God cares about!

In this meditation from Joshua, we see that Joshua is being called to trust God. To be strong and courageous knowing that God was going to be with him!

In Psalm 109, we are reminded that in meditating on the law of God the psalmist finds real life. We are challenged to meditate on God's law so that we can live in life-giving ways!

In this reading from Deuteronomy, the nation of Israel is reminded to Love the LORD with all their hearts and to love the widow, orphan and stranger in their midst. The reminder is that their very existence comes from God and so they should treat people graciously- the way God has treated them!

Today we look at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and we learn that today we have the opportunity to hear God and to obey in tangible ways!

In this reading from Colossians, we hear the admonition of Paul for the church to make the most of its interactions with those outside the faith.