Category: Pastor’s Meditations

            “Why do you cry to me?”             There are times when we don’t need to pray to God.             One example of a completely unnecessary (and foolish) prayer would be to say:             “God, if it is your will, please help me to have the desire to attend church services.”             Or…

            “Remember this day…”             A sad, angry couple went together one day to the County Court House.  When they arrived, they proceeded to the Divorce Court Section, where they filled out all the necessary documents for their separation.             The day of the hearing came soon enough, and much…

            “The blood shall be a sign for you…”             A child and his faithful dog were traveling through the woods one Saturday afternoon.  They were so happy together!  Suddenly they were attacked by a ferocious wolf, and “Milo,” his dog, jumped in front of the boy to save him.            …

            “…the Lord makes a distinction…”             The plagues of Egypt were terrible indeed!  The land, the rivers, the animals and thousands of human beings suffered greatly under the wondrous display of God’s wrath. Everyone was affected, except the children of Israel. This event echoes in a smaller scale, the destruction of most…

            “… and that you may tell you children…”             Do you read bedtime stories to your children at night?  I still remember classical stories like “Little Red Riding Hood”, the “Three Little Pigs” and many other wonderful fables.  They were part of my childhood, and they taught me many valuable lessons…

            “…so that they may worship me.”             In this chapter of the Bible we can observe the following facts: The struggle between good and evil.  (Moses Vs Pharaoh). The boundless power of God. (The plagues). The suffering of unbelievers. (Unrepentance). The purpose of God. (To be worshipped by his people).…

           “This is the finger of God!”             We are living in an era of technological explosion. Every day we hear of a new scientific discovery or technological breakthrough. In the medical field for example, we have seen how many “plagues” have been eradicated and we have witnessed new marvelous surgical procedures never…

            “I will harden Pharaoh’s heart…”             In his famous book, entitled “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens tells us the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.  Scrooge was a brilliant businessman, who made a fortune as a money lender during a time of economic recession in England. He counted his piles of money…

            “…and deliver you from slavery…”             Once upon a time, there was a little lamb that for whatever reason was separated from the rest of the flock.  Lost and confused, she went to and fro looking and screaming (or bleating, I think it’s the correct term) for her family, but…

            “Let my people go…”             Our God is sovereign and his authority is absolute.  His domain extends from eternity to eternity; he is the only God, the ruler of the universe.  The Lord who created the heavens and the earth, also created us for Himself.             For this reason, God…