Read Jeremiah 14:7-10; 19-22; Psalm 84:1-7; 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Defenseless.  Vulnerable.  Abandoned.  Naked.  What an awful place to be in.  What an awe-full place to be in. The people of Jeremiah's day were defenseless.  According to the prophet, they were set to reap what they had sown.  "Remember, O ... Continue

Read Luke 18:9-14 To those who trust in your righteousness and hold others in contempt--hold on, Jesus has something to say. Two men go up to the temple (the place of God's very awesome, powerful, and hospitable presence).  One of these men was a Pharisee (one intentionally committed to observing the holy ... Continue

Read 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 16-18 Paul is nearing the end of his journey.  He declares that he has lived his life with intentionality, integrity, and faithfulness.  He writes: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (verse 7).  He is certain that his ... Continue

Read Psalm 84:1-7 "How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts" (Psalm 84:1). Ah, the power of those 10 words! Psalm 84 is a psalm of joy - joy at the opportunity to worship in Zion, on His holy hill, in the temple.  At first read, it seems to be all ... Continue

Read Jeremiah 14: 7-10, 19-22 Around 1750, a rather rebellious young man by the name of Robert Robinson attended an evangelistic service led by George Whitfield.  The change was not instantaneous even though Robinson heard the message.  About three years later Robert Robinson gave his heart to the Lord.  Shortly thereafter, ... Continue