Luke 9 : 59 - Then He said to another, "Follow Me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." This man did not want to disappoint Jesus, nor to hurt his father. We put sensitive loyalty to relatives in place of loyalty to Jesus Christ and Jesus has to take the last place. "In a conflict of loyalty, obey Jesus Christ at all costs."   - Oswald Chambers ......

1 Corinthians 10 : 13 - No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man… temptation is not sin. How we are met with challenges and circumstances that show where our spiritual strength is at that moment. For some, we need to be careful we don't set the stage for temptations proactively. Setting boundaries is a preventive tool for spiritual victory! ......

Esther 4 : 14 - For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish…God has plans to accomplish in this world. He blesses His people when we do His will. But if we refuse, He will either abandon us or discipline us. John Mark was replaced by Timothy for Paul. And Jonah was disciplined. Toda...

Psalm 91 : 1 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…The safest place to dwell is God's shadow, at the mercy seat of the Holy of Holies, where the cherubim wings overshadow the ark. That is God's presence (Heb. 10). That's where He meets with us and reveals His glory and guidance and protection. Under HIS shadow is safety and security! ......

2 Peter 3 : 18 - but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen...The stability of the Christian comes from his faith in the Word of God, his knowledge of that Word, and his ability to use that Word in the practical decisions of life.  - Wiersbe ......