Monthly Archives: May 2017
The LORD reigneth – Psalms 97:1
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. – Psalms 97:1 Meditation: Lest we forget, our God reigns. He reigns in Heaven. He reigns on Earth. Praise God for His mercy and grace! Praise the Lord for His majesty and holiness! For all that is good, praise the […]
Wait on the Lord – Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. – Psalm 27:14 Meditation: Most of us are not very good at waiting. We are accustomed to convenient living. If something seems to be taking a long time, we assume that something went wrong. However […]
Living and Walking – Galatians 5:25
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. – Galatians 5:25 Meditation: Have you ever said one thing and done another? It is hard not to be a hypocrite. Frankly people fail to live up to their own expectations regularly. We over and underestimate our abilities all the time. This […]
Succor – Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. – Hebrews 2:18 Meditation: Who does not appreciate sympathy, a little succor? Occasionally everyone needs a listening ear and a caring heart. Whether it is because of hardship or confusion or simply weariness, we all could use […]
Hold Not Thy Peace – Acts 18:9-10
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. – Acts 18:9-10 Meditation: The Apostles had much trouble in […]
At The Door – Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. – Revelation 3:20 Meditation: Brothers and sisters, I acknowledge that the book of Revelation is often one of the most controversial portions […]
They Which Creep Into Houses – 2 Timothy 3:6
For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts – 2 Timothy 3:6 Meditation: Since the beginning of time there have countless philosophies and so-called self-help schemes to guide people in equally countless directions. From political and economic philosophies to mental growth […]
Pure In Heart (newest article)
Check out my latest submission to the Trumpet of Truth magazine below. I hope to see it in the June 2017 print issue, but you can preview it here. Grace to you and peace, Jason Elder Jason S. Solomon Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. – Matthew 5:8 When I […]
The Prevailing Word of God – Acts 19:20
So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. – Acts 19:20 Meditation: One of the oddest accounts in the Book of Acts concerns not the reaction of people following a failed exorcism in Ephesus (Acts 19:13-20). Following these events, many people in the city were convicted of their idolatry and burned their books of […]
Confession Is good For the Soul – 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9 Meditation: When I considered today’s passages, I sighed in realization that my Savior is better than I can imagine. He loves me and cares for me despite my failings. […]
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