Author: Pastor Bailey

“Then Nebuchadnezzar … said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? … Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” (Daniel 3:24-25) The Bible…

“Bring to me all the people who are mine, whom I made for my glory, whom I formed and made.” (Isaiah 43:7, NCV) A number of years ago I used a little acrostic called SHAPE to talk about the five things that make you, you. SHAPE is the way God wired you for your life.…

“Then Jesus took the twelve aside and said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.’” (Luke 18:31) Jesus has a strange way of teaching his disciples. In today’s reading, for the third time, Jesus tells the disciples…

“The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV) Human life reveals God’s purpose and shows God’s glory — so we must always protect the sanctity of life. No matter who you are or where you’re…

“Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible for mortals is possible with God.’” (Luke 18:27) For context read Luke 18:15–30. Jesus welcomes the unwelcome children, and a rich man is not prepared to pay the price to enter the kingdom of God. Again, we see the upside-down, topsy-turvy, last-will-be-first kingdom of God in action. Of course, there…

“Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9, NLT) In the waiting room of life, you can choose to panic. That’s our natural response! We tend to focus on what’s going on around us. We…

“And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?” (Luke 18:7) Read Luke 18:1–14 Today’s reading looks at two parables about prayer — one about a persistent widow and one that compares prayers from a Pharisee and a tax…

“After waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.” (Hebrews 6:15, NIV) When you’re waiting on God, remember that you’re in good company. Millions of saints before you have sat in God’s waiting room. You’re not alone! In fact, if you’re in the waiting room right now — maybe you’re waiting on a job, on an…

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7, NLT) Do you ever feel like you’re waiting on God? Maybe you can’t relate to the Israelites, who wandered in the desert for 40…