A Light in the Dark

Pray because “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5).”Pray because “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it (John 1:5).”

Thirsting for God

They say dehydration is the #1 cause of illness for Israel’s tourists. The temperature hovered around 110 degrees while we were there, so we understood the need for water.

Long ago the psalmist wrote, “As the deer pants for flowing streams, so my soul pants for you, O God (Psalm 42:1).”

Hot, tired and thirsty souls earnestly desire communion with God through prayer.

Picture courtesy of artist Dr. John E. Weise.

 

The Sea of Galilee

We got into the boat and sailed across the Sea of Galilee.  There was no storm. The sea was calm.

But we spoke of the great storm that made the disciples afraid. We remembered that Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea and there was a great calm (from Matthew 8:23-27).

I’ve always liked that story.  Jesus still calms any storm. Cry out to him. He hears.

A Place of Prayer: Mount Arbel, Israel

He stood on Mount Arbel, overlooking Galilee, remembering that Jesus, when he lived here,  “went up on the mountain by himself to pray (Matthew 14:23).”

And standing there, he prayed, because Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:24).”

God’s Glory

“A glorious throne set on high from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary (Jeremiah 17:12).”

We enter God’s throne room and know love beyond measure. We see His glory, above all else. That is why we pray.

 

A Reminder to Remember

The Lord’s tone sounds sad when he says, “My people have forgotten me days without number (Jeremiah 2:32).”

You matter to God. Remember to pray.

 

Pour Out a Whispered Prayer

Here’s what they did: O Lord, in distress they sought you, they poured out a whispered prayer (Isaiah 26:16).

Here’s what they knew: O Lord, you will ordain peace for us, for you have indeed done all our works (Isaiah 26:12).