Morning Meditations

In this episode, we see that Israel is turned over to the consequences of her sin. And that isn't always as bad as it seems!

In this episode, the people of God are reminded that worship is just as much about how we live with people as it is about our worship rituals!

In this episode, we see that God's Spirit is empowering Zerubbabel to build the temple, and we are called to begin at the things God has called us to do and to not despise small beginnings!

In this episode, we see a vision of the temple of God overflowing with people, animals and God's presence and we are reminded that the constant theme of scripture is that God wants to dwell with His people!

Today we are talking about the rebuilding of the temple in Israel and the build of the temple called "the body of Christ!"

In this episode, Haggai brings the word of the Lord which calls the people to rebuild the temple!

In this episode, we read about God gathering His people, and we are reminded that the true Israel looks a lot like the beatitudes!

In this episode, we are called to seek God through a quiet, disciplined life and to care about justice and righteousness!

In this episode, we read about the judgement of God and we are reminded that God wants to purify us and that process is part of judgement.

In this episode, we see in the prayer from Habakkuk, that he chooses to rejoice despite his circumstances being difficult!

In this episode, Habakkuk prays for God to be merciful, and we are reminded that we are called to be merciful as well!

In this episode, we are called to wait on God's timing and to keep our steady trust that God will work things out, and that as we do, we will find life!

In this episode, we are encouraged to be honest with God, and not just tell God what we thing He wants to hear!

In this episode, we learn that when we align ourselves with people who have power and money, we find ourselves ultimately abandoned!

In this episode, we are reminded of the awesome power of God and that even though God's power is unrivaled, He is patient with us!

In this episode, we see that God's mercy gets the last word and we are reminded that God's love never changes!

In this episode, the prophet Micah encapsulates the way we should live our lives in three simple truths!

In this episode, we see a vision of God's kingdom in it's fullness and we talk about becoming peacemakers in our time!

In this episode, we are reminded that we reap what we sow and that all the difficult words from God are meant for our good!

In this episode, we are reminded that God has given us all grace and that we should be willing to give that same grace to others!

In this episode, we hear the classic story of Jonah and we realize that he went the opposite direction of God's call because he hated the people God was calling him to preach to!

In this episode, we look at Edom's mistreatment of Israel, and God's words to them because of their cruelty!

In this episode, we see that God shows Amos a plumb line, and we are invited to hold a plumb line up to our own lives.

In this episode, we see that God is a real relational partner who even responds to His people by choosing to relent.

Today we talk about God's heart for righteousness and justice and our need to live in ways that honor God.

In this episode, we are reminded of how easy it is to get caught up in a world that treats people like objects and we are invited to repent.

In this episode, we hear about the good things that will happen for God's people when judgement day arrives!

In this episode, we see that God's people are encouraged to turn back to Him and their confidence should be in God's character!

In this episode, the prophet Joel calls the people to repent and mourn over their sin!

In this episode, God tells his people he can't give up on them in spite of their unfaithfulness!

In this episode, Israel is reminded that God raised them up and has given them everything that they have!

In this episode, we see that Israel is called to allow God to break up the hard ground of their hearts and they are called to plant seeds of righteousness and love.

In this episode, we talk about the analogy of God's redemption through the story of Hosea!

In this episode, we see Hosea talking about God's love for His people and their response!

In this passage from Daniel, we are reminded of the end times and that how we live today matters!

In this episode, we hear a confession of God's people's sin and their understanding that their only hope is the compassion of God!

In this episode, we hear Ezekiel speak about God's promise to transform the hearts of his people and live in relationship with them!

In this episode, Daniel sees a vision of the Son of Man ruling over all peoples!

In this episode, Daniel continues to pray to God 3 times a day even though this practice could cost him his life!

In this episode, the 3 Hebrew children find that God is with them even in the fire!

In this passage from Ezekiel, we see God calling Israel away from shepherds who exploit them and into His rest!

In this episode, we see that Ezekiel reminds the people of Israel that their parents' sins do not have to be generational!

In this episode, Ezekiel is called to speak to people who won't listen.

In this episode, we see that God shows up to Ezekiel in the midst of his hopelessness!

In this episode, we see the people of God lamenting events that have befallen them!

In this episode, we see that God hears the cries when his people call out, and God comes near!

In this episode, we are looking at the idea of lamenting as stating the truth while placing our hope in God!

In this episode, we are reminded that God is faithful to his people even in the midst of their sin.

In this episode, we see Jeremiah gets thrown into a cistern for being obedient to God.

In this episode, we see that God encourages His people to call out to him and he WILL answer them!

In this episode, we look at Jeremiah 29:11, one of the most famous passages in the bible, and realize that it was written to a people who were in great suffering!