Monthly Archives: November 2012

He Hears the Humble

“Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt cause thine ear to hear” (Psalm 10:17).             The Living Bible states this about today’s verse: “Lord, you know the hopes of humble people.  Surely you will hear their … Continue reading

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The Humble Forerunner

“He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to unloose” (John 1:27). Matthew 3:1-17 paints a portrait of the man John the Baptist. He was an ordinary man given an … Continue reading

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Unwanted Praise

“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her” (Luke 1:38). Our second November week of study bears the title, “Blessings of Humility.”  Today and tomorrow … Continue reading

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Impossible?

“This is what the Lord Almighty says:  All this may seem impossible to you now…But do you think this is impossible for me, the Lord Almighty?”  (Zechariah 8:6 NLT). Focus  your mind on your hugest prayer request.  The one you’ve … Continue reading

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Not On My Own

“I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him.  I have put my hope in his word” ( Psalm 130:5 NLT) Lord, Another day for me to lean on You. Another morning allowed me. Another day gift-wrapped … Continue reading

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Follow His Example

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23). I like what The Living Bible has to say about this verse. … Continue reading

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Jesus Describes Himself

“ Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:29.) In reading over various commentaries, I found this verse: Galatians 5:1  “It … Continue reading

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