5/13/09

(Jesus parable)  “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.  The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God I thank thee that I am not the other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers or even like this tax collector.  I fast twice a week, I give […]

5/12/09

He (Jesus) also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:”  Luke 18:9 Thank You Lord for showing us all a better way to live. Thank You for giving us the intellect to know the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Thank You for […]

5/11/09

And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says.  And will not God vindicate His elect, who cry to Him day and night?  Will He delay long over them?  I tell you, He will vindicate them speedily.  Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will He find faith on earth?”  Luke 18:6 – 8 Lord You […]

5/8/09

He (Jesus) said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man; and there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Vindicate me against my adversary.’  For a while he refused; but afterward he said to himself. ‘Though I neither fear God nor […]

5/7/09

And He (Jesus) told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.  Luke 18:1 Lord, thank You for Your reminder today to always pray. Thank You for hearing us when we cry out to You. Thank You for the peace You give in the midst of a […]

5/6/09

And they (disciples) said to Him (Jesus), “Where Lord?”  He said to them, “Where the body is, there the eagles will gather together.”  Luke 17:37 Lord what were You saying to Your disciples.  What did You want them to understand?  What did You want them to see? You had just told them that when You came […]

5/1/09

(Jesus continued)  “I tell you, in that night there will be two men in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.  There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left.”  Luke 17:34, 35 Lord so often I have made the comment that Your ways are not […]