And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. … Continue reading Anoint him
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins.” Mark 2:22 Reflecting on today’s Gospel … Continue reading New wine
Then I said, “Lo, I come; in the roll of the book it is written of me; I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:7-8 The psalmist today echoes the words of … Continue reading Here I am
And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17 LORD Jesus today You speak … Continue reading Grace to forgive
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, `Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, `Rise, take up your pallet and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins” Mark 2:9-10 … Continue reading Your sins are forgiven
When the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout, so that the earth resounded. 1 Samuel 4:5 The Israelites were being persecuted in war by the Philistines and gave a … Continue reading Give a mighty shout
And the LORD came and stood forth, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for thy servant hears.” 1 Samuel 3:10 The LORD called Samuel when he was still a child serving Eli as he ministered … Continue reading Speak Lord
But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman sorely troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. 1 Samuel 1:15 Hannah was the mother of the … Continue reading Hannah’s prayer
As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they … Continue reading Follow Me
And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, “This … Continue reading Jesus’ Baptism