“Monday Mercies” are devotional readings that were originally offered as practical applications of a point or idea the pastor preached on Sabbath mornings. Just as God’s word applies to every moment of life, the reference to “Monday” is a way of pointing to the rest of the week, namely, the six days besides the Lord’s Day. These “Monday Mercies” are prayerfully offered as a means by which the people of God might know their Savior more intimately, think His thoughts after Him, and walk with him every day.
One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith, not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. Titus 1:12-14 At … [Read more…]
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; … [Read more…]
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and … [Read more…]
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give … [Read more…]
What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate. Mark 10:9 The Lord Jesus makes this statement as an answer to some Pharisees who had tested him with a sensitive and volatile question. They asked whether it was lawful for a man to divorce his wife. Jesus takes his hearers to the intention and … [Read more…]
For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because of your name as followers of Christ, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward. Mark. 9:41 Have you ever felt like you have given all you have, and yet you still have to give? Has there ever been a time … [Read more…]
Taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them, “Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me. Mark 9:36-37 The opening words of this passage follow a pattern that emphasizes … [Read more…]
And one of the crowd answered Him, “Teacher, I brought You my son, possessed with a spirit which makes him mute; and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth and stiffens out. I told Your disciples to cast it out, and they … [Read more…]
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. Psalm 28:7 Recently, my father-in-law was able to visit with us. My three children absolutely adore their Pop. While he was here, our family went on … [Read more…]
For what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:37 A few verses prior to this one, Jesus explained that “the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.” (Mk. 8:31) … [Read more…]