In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Jesus shared a story of a servant who owed his king an impossible debt. Jesus said his debt was ten thousand talents (Matt 18:24). Now, one talent alone was an incredibly large amount. It was about twenty years wages for a typical laborer at that time. So 10,000 talents … Continue reading Our Impossible Debt
Tag: Isaiah
My Prayer for 2022: Hunger
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, but and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat … Continue reading My Prayer for 2022: Hunger
Bible Sprinkles
“Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?”Isaiah 55:2 Cool Ranch Doritos and Hot Tamales. These are my two favorite junk foods. I could eat them all day, every day. They taste amazing, but I know they have no nutritional value. If … Continue reading Bible Sprinkles
Prepared By The Promises
Watch a video version of this post here. I have this color-coding system I use when I read my Bible. I highlight commands from God in green. I highlight promises from God in blue. And anything else that grabs my attention, I highlight in yellow. I was reading John 14 recently and noticed that there’s … Continue reading Prepared By The Promises
Behold & Be Held
“Behold your God!” Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that … Continue reading Behold & Be Held
His Word vs. My Feelings
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.Psalm 56:3 Just prior to the start of the plagues in Exodus, Moses shared with God that he was worried about going before Pharaoh to demand Israel be freed. He said, "Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?" (Exodus 6:30) But … Continue reading His Word vs. My Feelings