Psalm 23:1 In the first four centuries in the catacombs of Rome, where people were buried, the most characteristic symbols and pictures on the tombs are the Good Shepherd, the Fish, and the Vine. Of these images, the popular religion of the early Christians was the Religion of the Good Shepherd. They saw in that…
Psalm 120 I just returned from the US where I met with a number of people who once lived in Rabat and attended RIC. It was great to see them again in person and hear their story of what has happened in their lives since they left Rabat. I also met with other people who…
Ephesians 4:3-6 In his high priestly prayer in John 17 Jesus prayed: (John 17:20–23) “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May…
Ephesians 4:1-6 Why do we try to live obedient lives? Is there an obligation to God to obey him because he saved us? Do we obey out of fear of what he might do if we do not obey? On the other hand, we are saved by grace. We do not deserve to be saved;…
Ephesians 3:20-21 I became a follower of Jesus in the spring of my second year of university and that summer worked as a lifeguard. Every day I bought a lottery ticket for the New Jersey state lottery and prayed that I would win. I did this all summer long. In my daily devotions I read…