Unfulfilled DesiresJesus Christ had desires and wishes here on earth which—although they were good and right—were not fulfilled.
Be sensitive to God’s leadingIt seems to me that the horse and the mule picture two wrong attitudes we might have when we are seeking the Lord’s guidance. The horse wants to charge ahead; the mule wants to lag behind. The horse tends to be impatient, high-spirited and impetuous. The mule on the other hand is stubborn, intractable and lazy...
Dependence, also in the 'what' and the 'how'Perhaps the Lord has already made clear to you the sphere of your service for Him. Do you then also ask Him to show you anew how you are to do this service?...
Striving in prayerHow do you usually handle it when you are overwhelmed by difficulties? When was the last time you consciously took the time to express your distress before the Lord?...
Perfectly timed!One of the reasons God allows trials and opposition in our lives is so that we (again) direct our eyes only to Him...
In the shadow of His hand"In the shadow”— each of us must go there sometimes. The glare of the sunlight is too bright, and our eyes become injured ...
Lift up the eyeTake short views as to your earthly circumstances ...
Faith without visible evidenceGod knows exactly when to withhold or to grant us any visible sign of encouragement ...
Be of good cheer!How happy it is to hear from the lips of our blessed Lord Jesus the heartening words:
“BE OF GOOD CHEER!” ...
A closed and an opened doorIt is interesting to study the way God extended His guidance to these early messengers of the Cross ...
