Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙

Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙ When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. – Luke 5:8 Isaiah 6:1-8 “I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robeContinue reading “Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙”

Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙

Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙ As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. – Jonah 2:7 Jonah 2:1-10  1 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from inside the fish.  2 He said, I cried out to the LORD inContinue reading “Jonah the Reluctant Prophet ∙∙”

The Lord will provide – Yahweh-Yireh ∙

The Lord will provide – Yahweh-Yireh ∙ I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:19 Genesis 22:6-14 6 So Abraham placed the wood for the burnt offering on Isaac’s shoulders while he himself carried the fire and theContinue reading “The Lord will provide – Yahweh-Yireh ∙”

Paganini and one string! ∙

Paganini and one string! ∙ Then the LORD asked, “What is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied. – Exodus 4:2 2 Corinthians 3:5 It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything independently. Our adequacy comes from God. Nicolo Paganini was an exceptionally gifted Italian violinist and composer ofContinue reading “Paganini and one string! ∙”

Jesus was not recognized until …

Jesus was not recognized until . . . “Dear woman, why are you crying?” Jesus asked her. “Who are you looking for?” She thought he was the gardener. “Sir,” she said, “if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him.” “Mary!” Jesus said. SheContinue reading “Jesus was not recognized until …”