Used Before FilledJesus asked to use Simon’s boat while it was still empty. He did not fill it with fish first. He used it as it was. We often want the opposite. We tell God we will serve after He bl...  Read More

The Preacher and the Empty BoatJesus stood by the Sea of Galilee. A crowd pressed around Him to hear the word of God. Nearby, Simon Peter washed his empty nets after a fruitless night of fishing. Jesu...  Read More

Light in the WorldDaniel and his friends ate vegetables and drank water for ten days. At the end of the test, they appeared healthier than all the others. God honored their faithful stand. Daniel cont...  Read More

Now God Brought HimDaniel purposed in his heart to obey. Then God went to work. Scripture says God brought Daniel into favor with the official. Daniel could not control the official's heart, but God c...  Read More

A Request with MeeknessDaniel stood firm in his conviction about the king's food. But he did not stand with arrogance. He respectfully requested permission from the official in charge. He was gracious...  Read More

The Learning of the ChaldeansNebuchadnezzar commanded that the young men learn the language and literature of the Chaldeans. Daniel studied Babylonian science, history, and religion. He was not afraid...  Read More

Purposed in His HeartDaniel was taken from his home and placed in the king's palace. He was given a new name and enrolled in a new school. The king offered him the best food and wine. But Daniel had a...  Read More

The Must That Drove Him OnJesus told the crowd He must preach the kingdom of God to other cities. He was sent for this purpose. This divine "must" drove Him beyond comfortable Capernaum. His solitude ...  Read More

  The Rhythm of Axe and AnvilA young woodcutter challenged an older man to a contest. The young man swung his axe without stopping. He saw the older man sitting down and thought he was winning. But th...  Read More

 The Solitude That Sends You OutWhile Capernaum slept, Jesus rose. He slipped quietly out of the house. He walked beyond the city's noise and found a solitary place. He spent the previous day with peo...  Read More

 Beyond the Crowd's ApplauseThe people of Capernaum found Jesus. They tried to restrain Him from leaving. They begged Him to stay. They wanted Him to keep teaching and healing. Their request sounded g...  Read More

The Savior Who Never WeariesJesus preached in the synagogue with authority. A demon-possessed man screamed. Jesus spoke one sentence and the demon fled. He went to Peter’s house and found a feverish w...  Read More