Tag Archives: Ole Hallesby

Friday May 3, 2024 John 16:8 “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.” We have noted before the quiet comfort contained in these words of Jesus. But you will perhaps say: the … Continue reading →

Friday April 26, 2024 John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” To know Christ is the salvation and life of the soul from first to … Continue reading →

Friday April 19, 2024 Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” To the whole creation!”—thus His orders read. And all He had was eleven men. And He gave these orders at a … Continue reading →

Friday April 12, 2024 John 20:20 Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. These had been terrible days for the disciples. On Thursday evening Jesus was arrested. On Friday morning judgment was passed, and before noon He … Continue reading →

Friday April 5, 2024 John 12:26 “If anyone serves me, he must follow me.” Jesus has many adherents but few followers. For no one can be a follower of Jesus without going the same way as His Master: through death. … Continue reading →

Friday March 29, 2024 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your … Continue reading →

Friday March 22, 2024 John 6:56 “Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” We [have] spoken . . . of the heart which is in living fellowship with its Savior. As … Continue reading →

Friday March 15, 2024 Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me your heart. Most people seek God. They pray, even though they do not do so regularly and diligently. They hear and read the Word of God, at least occasionally. They … Continue reading →

Friday March 8, 2024 Luke 7:44 “Do you see this woman? . . . You gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.” The Lord looked … Continue reading →

Friday March 1, 2024 Luke 10:17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” Here we meet some happy people. The seventy have just returned from their first missionary journey. They … Continue reading →

Friday February 23, 2024 Matthew 9:36-38 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them . . . . Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the … Continue reading →

Friday February 16, 2024 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. If faith is the power to live right, love is the right way to live. Yes, love … Continue reading →

Friday February 9, 2024 Matthew 13:30 “Let both grow together until the harvest.” There is a peculiar note of sadness in this parable of the wheat and the tares. With a few powerful strokes Jesus portrays the disappointments to which … Continue reading →

Friday February 2, 2024 Luke 22:15 “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” It is sad to think of all the believers who for one reason or another neglect the Communion Table. There are … Continue reading →

Friday January 26, 2024 Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” We see from the Gospels that there was nothing for which Jesus so often upbraided His disciples as for their lack of faith. Undoubtedly there … Continue reading →

Friday January 19, 2024 Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Not all sinners are weary of sin. There are many who as yet have no need of a … Continue reading →

Friday January 12, 2024 John 7:17 “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.” Most doubters are of the opinion that they … Continue reading →

Friday January 5, 2024 Luke 13:8-9 “Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it … Continue reading →

Friday December 29, 2023 Matthew 11:6 “Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” None of us can avoid feeling the offense which is inherent in the person of Jesus. Sooner or later we are confronted with this … Continue reading →

Friday December 22, 2023 Numbers 6:24-25 “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.” Christmas will soon be here. But first comes the “Christmas rush.” To most people … Continue reading →