by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“. . .Who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the Cross, despising the shame and is set down at the right Hand of the Throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2b Singular focus will result in inward joy, renewed joy and strength. That which “awaits us” is always better...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. . .” Hebrews 12:2a Forgetting this will leave us frustrated and feeling futile. “Looking unto Jesus.” Has there ever been a simpler solution for true serenity of soul? No, not at all. And, unlike other...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me—for I am meek and lowly in heart and you shall find rest unto your souls—for My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 It’s His version of a straitjacket—and it’s refreshing, not restrictive. . .liberating, not...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 It won’t cost us anything except the effort (Is. 55:1-3). Has there ever been a more beautiful invitation than the one extended unto us by the Lord Jesus in today’s Manna? ...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you—not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled; neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 Since it comes from Him, the world can’t give it to us; neither can it take it away. . . unless we let...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid. O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years—in the midst of the years make known: In wrath remember mercy.” Habakkuk 3:2 Until He closes the door, we should continue living in hope (Ps. 16:9; Acts 2:25-26;...
