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Wherever we look here on earth we can see glimpses of the greatness of God. Whether it is in the beauty of a flower, the intricacies of the galaxy, the wonder of the microscopic world, or the faces of people, we see what the Lord has created and we marvel at it. In its precisionContinue reading “December 1: Ezekiel 42-44; 1 John 1”

Patience may be a virtue, but it is not something that comes easily to many people. Whether it is waiting in line at the bank, counting the days to a holiday, watching for an important email, or anticipating a major life event, human beings have a lot of trouble waiting for events to unfold. EvenContinue reading “November 30: Ezekiel 40-41; 2 Peter 3”

It seems as if every time I go on social media, read web sites, or even just check my email I see someone claiming they have a message from God. Whether it is a pronouncement about politics, a warning concerning societal trends, or a promise of success for the people of God, modern day “prophets”Continue reading “November 29: Ezekiel 37-39; 2 Peter 2”

Many Christian like to recall that they serve a Savior who loves them and cares for them. In a world in which rejection and simply being ignored is a common occurrence, knowing that the Creator of the universe is watching over us is not only comforting but empowering. This sense of being valued by GodContinue reading “November 28: Ezekiel 35-36; 2 Peter 1”

Our two passages for today use a common image, that of a shepherd. Ezekiel looks at the situation in Judah as the city of Jerusalem falls, casting his eyes hopefully to the coming of the Lord Himself to seek out and restore His flock, placing a shepherd descended from David over them. Peter views theContinue reading “November 27: Ezekiel 33-34; 1 Peter 5”

I recently saw an online posting that proclaimed Christians should have victory over all diseases and troubles. This is not a new idea in some circles, and it is very attractive to many who are experiencing difficulties right now as we go through a seemingly endless cycle of crises. There are many promises in ScriptureContinue reading “November 26: Ezekiel 30-32; 1 Peter 4”

The news we see and read every day brings us stories of powerful people, organizations, and groups that wield power over the nations of the world. They may be part of a government, heads of corporations, leaders of social or charitable groups, and even prominent religious leaders. Whether they are famous outside of their ownContinue reading “November 25: Ezekiel 27-29; 1 Peter 3”

One area of controversy among Christians ever since the beginning of the church has been the relationship between Christians and government. As citizens of two kingdoms, Christians must balance their primary responsibility to obey the Lord with their responsibility to obey the ruling authorities. There have been many responses to the question of how theseContinue reading “November 24: Ezekiel 24-26; 1 Peter 2”

It should not surprise us that many of the people we see every day, whether in our own lives or through media, do not want to follow God’s commandments. Without the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, humans seek to fulfill their own desires and create their own values. People need to be told aboutContinue reading “November 23: Ezekiel 22-23; 1 Peter 1”

As we approach Thanksgiving, we think back over what has happened in the past year to find what we are thankful for. We recall blessings, answered prayers, and life events that moved us forward. At the same time, we remember losses, struggles, and life events that caused sorrow. When we evaluate these two lists, weContinue reading “November 22: Ezekiel 20-21; James 5”