For Such a Time as This

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?—Esther 4:14 The book of Esther contains a wonderful and dramatic story of a beautiful, young Jewish girl named Esther who actually…

Not the Time to Stop

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014 You, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith.— Jude 1:20 A sign posted at the end of the road on an airport runway reads, “Keep moving. If you stop, you are in…

The Ostrich Syndrome

I’m sure you all have heard that the ostrich will bury its head in the sand when it senses danger. Because he cannot see any danger, he feels safe. However, little does he realize that his whole body is exposed…

An Undivided Heart

FRIDAY, MARCH 07, 2014 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.— Matthew 5:8 The apostle Paul said, “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind…

Poor in Spirit

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 5:2–3 When Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” the word poor that He used is…

What Is Happiness?

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord.—Psalm 144:15 A distraught, miserable man was looking for help and sought the counsel of a liberal minister. Looking at the unhappy condition of the man, the minister…

Strength in Numbers

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered…

Waiting for Answers

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014 He said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because…

Just Pray

SATURDAY, MARCH 01, 2014 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.-1 Timothy 1:8; Three ministers were debating the best posture for prayer. One claimed the best way to pray is to…