Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

Sacrilege of the Semi-Sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)

“And Samuel said, ‘Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams’” (1 Samuel 15:22).

January 25, 2026
The Sacrifice of a Broken Heart (Psalm 51:17)

“The sacrifices of God area broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise” (Psalm 51:17).

January 4, 2026
Christmas: The Love of God Revealed To and Through Us (Revisited)

The entire life of Christ—from conception, to birth, His earthly life and ministry, to His death, resurrection, and ascension—revealed the love of God. It was an invitation to unite the life of God with the lives of mankind. May His love guide us as we celebrate His life, not just on Christmas but throughout the…

December 25, 2025
Sacrifice of Lips and Liberality (Hebrews 13:15-16)

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” (Hebrews 13:15-16).

December 21, 2025
The Body Prepared: An Oblation of Obedience (Hebrews 10:5-7)

Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll…

December 7, 2025
Advent as Preparation and Engagement

“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). Advent reminds us to wait and prepare for the Lord’s second coming as we remember how He came in human flesh and dwells with us always.

November 30, 2025
Living Sacrifices and Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5)

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:4-5).

October 19, 2025
Oblation: Glorifying God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

October 12, 2025
Prayer of Oblation: Offering Ourselves to God

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable…

September 28, 2025
Prayer, Intercession, and Changing the World

Scripture encourages us to pray for all people: those we love, those we find hard to love, and those whose decisions affect our world.

September 6, 2025