Archive for 'Perseverance'

John’s Messengers

Luke 7:18b-23 Isa 45:6c-8,18,21c-25 / Ps 85 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me. (Luke 7:23) Whatever our troubles may be, Trust that we are in good company; In due time God will make us see They were vital to our destiny. John the Baptist called two of his disciples and [...]

The Conversion of Zacchaeus

Luke 19: 1-10 2Mac 6:18-31 / Psa 3 Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. (Luke 19: 10) Lord, grant me the opportunity To meet someone seeking You today, And the wisdom [...]

Perseverance in Prayer

Luke 18: 1-8 Wis 18:14-16,19:6-9 / Psa 105 Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray… (Luke 18:1) Jesus teaches us how to pray — In the Spirit, with perseverance; Pray without ceasing everyday That all may gain God’s deliverance. Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show [...]

Perseverance in Prayer

Luke 11: 5-13 Mal 3:13-20b / Psa 1 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (Luke 11:9-10) We may [...]

The Canaanite Woman’s Faith

Matthew 15: 21-28 Nm 13:1-2.25–14:1.26-29.34-35 / Ps 106 Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted. (Matthew 15:28) God always tests our fidelity Before our prayers are granted; Those who pray in all humility Will never be disappointed. Jesus and His disciples came to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from [...]

Signs of Jonah and Solomon

Matthew 12: 38-42 Exo 14:5-18 / Exo 15 An evil and unfaithful generation seeks for a sign. (Matthew 12:39) Entrust your life to God’s design, And have no fear that you will fall. Christ’s pain and death clearly define These signs as God’s love for us all. Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said [...]