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17 NOV 2025 · INTRO Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today, we read Psalms 19 through 23, a breathtaking stretch of Scripture where David moves from creation’s song to the Shepherd’s care. These chapters remind us that God reveals Himself through His world, His Word, and His work in our hearts. Psalm 19 shows the glory of God in creation. Psalm 20 and 21 reveal the strength of the King. Psalm 22 gives us a prophetic picture of the suffering Savior. Psalm 23 comforts us with the Shepherd’s care. Together, they trace the story of redemption — from the heavens declaring His glory, to the cross displaying His love, to the Shepherd restoring our souls. Let’s listen to the Word of God. 📖 SCRIPTURE READING (Psalms 19–23, KJV, summarized in paragraph form for narration) The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament shows His handiwork. Day and night, creation speaks without words, and yet its voice reaches the ends of the earth. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; His statutes rejoice the heart and enlighten the eyes. In Psalm 20, the Lord hears His anointed in the day of trouble and grants victory through His name. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. In Psalm 21, the king rejoices in God’s strength and salvation, giving thanks for the blessings of goodness and the crown of pure gold upon his head. Then in Psalm 22, David cries out with words that would one day echo from the cross — “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Yet the psalm ends in triumph, proclaiming that all nations will one day remember and turn to the Lord. And finally, Psalm 23 — perhaps the most beloved of all — declares, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” He leads us beside still waters, restores our souls, and prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. 📜 STORY — “The Shepherd and the Soldier” Years ago, during World War II, a weary soldier stumbled upon a small church in the English countryside. Inside, the pews were empty except for an old shepherd kneeling in prayer. The young man sat down quietly, his heart heavy with fear and uncertainty. When the old man finished praying, he looked up and said, “Son, you look like you’ve lost your way.” The soldier nodded. “Sir, I don’t even know what to pray anymore.” The shepherd smiled gently and said, “Then maybe you just need to remember who’s leading.” He reached into his worn coat and pulled out a little card with the words of Psalm 23 written on it. “This psalm has followed me through every valley,” he said. “When you can’t see the way, remember — the Shepherd still can.” The soldier carried that card through the war. Years later, when he returned home, that same Psalm was framed above his fireplace. His children said he would read it aloud whenever life felt uncertain. Psalm 23 became his anchor — not because the road was easy, but because the Shepherd was faithful. 💭 REFLECTION
- The Sky Declares His Glory — Psalm 19 reminds us that every sunrise and star declares a message: God is real, powerful, and present. Take time today to look up and listen.
- The Cross Displays His Grace — Psalm 22 paints the suffering of Jesus with remarkable accuracy. Before the nails ever pierced His hands, the words of David foretold His sacrifice for our sin.
- The Shepherd Directs Our Steps — Psalm 23 brings it home — the same Creator and Redeemer also walks beside us daily, guiding us through both green pastures and dark valleys.
If the heavens show His power and the cross shows His mercy, then our daily walk with Him shows His love. 🙏 OUTTRO Thank you for joining me today on The Morning Meditation Podcast. If today’s reading encouraged you, please share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded that the Lord is still our Shepherd. You can also visit http://consfords.com/podcast to listen to past episodes or http://consfords.com/connect to sign up for updates about our ministry in Ghana. And don’t forget to check out my book, That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories, for true accounts of God’s faithfulness in Africa. Tomorrow, we’ll open Revelation chapter 5, where we see the Lamb — the very Shepherd of Psalm 23 — standing at the throne, worthy to open the book and break the seals. You won’t want to miss it. Until then, may goodness and mercy follow you today — and every day. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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14 NOV 2025 · INTRO Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today we’re diving into Acts Chapter 5, a powerful and sobering passage that reminds us of the seriousness of holiness and the reality of God’s presence among His people. We’ll read about Ananias and Sapphira, the growth of the early church, the boldness of the apostles, and the fear that fell upon all who heard what happened. Let’s listen closely and allow God’s Word to challenge our hearts toward honesty, reverence, and courage. 📖 SCRIPTURE READING — Acts Chapter 5 (KJV) 🕯️ STORY — “The Revival That Started in the Shadows” In the early 1900s, revival swept through Wales. Churches filled night after night, and hardened men fell to their knees in repentance. But not every revival began in the open. One small Welsh village had a local chapel where the people had grown cold. The pastor had prayed for years, but nothing seemed to change. One evening, a young coal miner named Evan slipped into the back pew and stayed after the service. When everyone left, he fell on his face and prayed for God to cleanse his heart. He confessed hidden sins that no one else knew about—resentment, pride, and a spirit of compromise. As he prayed, tears soaked the wooden floor. He stayed there for hours until he sensed that the Lord had forgiven and filled him anew. The next morning, something changed. His coworkers noticed it. His words carried conviction. Within a week, others were staying late to pray too. That quiet act of repentance spread from one heart to another until the entire valley was filled with the sound of worship. True revival didn’t start with crowds. It began in the shadows—with one person willing to be honest before God. 💭 REFLECTION — The Fear of God and the Power of Purity
- Sin in Secret Is Still Seen by God Ananias and Sapphira learned the hard way that you cannot lie to the Holy Ghost. God’s eyes pierce every heart. Whether it’s money, motives, or ministry, He knows when we pretend to be more spiritual than we are.
- The Church Is Healthiest When It’s Holy After judgment fell, the church didn’t collapse—it grew stronger. Fear fell upon the people, but the apostles continued to preach with power. When sin is removed, the Spirit moves.
- God Honors Obedience Over Applause Peter and the other apostles were arrested, beaten, and told to stop preaching. But they said, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” When your desire to please God outweighs your fear of man, you’ll find true freedom in your faith.
The message of Acts 5 is not just about judgment—it’s about revival through sincerity. God still blesses the believer who walks in truth and reverent fear. 🙌 OUTTRO What a powerful reminder from Acts 5—that God’s presence is holy, and His people are called to walk in purity and boldness. If this episode encouraged you, take a moment to share the podcast with a friend at http://consfords.com/podcast. You can also sign up for updates or support our ministry at http://consfords.com/connect. And if you enjoy hearing stories of faith from the mission field, be sure to check out my book, That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories, available at http://consfords.com/buy. For more encouragement, I recommend these wonderful ministries:
- 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-abounding/id1534403333
- 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-tract-echoes-podcast/id988566659
- 📻 Gospel Voice Network – Oliver Araiza
- 🎙 https://wgvd.org/programs/
Tomorrow, we’ll slow down and lift our hearts with the Psalms—chapters 19 through 23, including the beloved Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Until then, walk in honesty, stay humble, and keep your heart pure before the Lord. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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13 NOV 2025 · NTRO Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast, where we take a few quiet moments each day to walk through the Word of God together. Today, we’re reading Proverbs chapter 5, a powerful warning from Solomon about the dangers of temptation and the deceitfulness of sin. It’s a chapter that begins with a father pleading for his son to listen—and ends with a sobering reminder that sin always leads to sorrow. As you listen today, think about the small choices that shape the direction of your life. Sin never announces its full price at the beginning—it whispers pleasure but hides the pain. Let’s begin our reading. 📖 SCRIPTURE READING (Proverbs 5, KJV — paragraph form for narration) My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof. Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. 📜 STORY — “The Fisherman’s Bait” Years ago, a fisherman in coastal Ghana told me a story about the smartest fish in his village’s river. Every week, he would cast his line and catch dozens of fish—but there was one old fish that always escaped. It would rise slowly to the bait, study it, and then drift away. The fisherman respected that fish and even nicknamed it “Old Wise One.” One day, he decided to outsmart it. He tied a shiny new lure—one that glistened and danced in the sunlight. Within minutes, he saw a splash, felt the pull, and smiled. Finally, he thought, he had caught his clever friend. But when he pulled the line, it wasn’t the old fish. It was a large turtle tangled in the hook. In trying to trick the fish, the fisherman had accidentally hurt something else—and in the process, damaged his favorite lure beyond repair. He laughed and said to me, “Temptation is a beautiful lure, but it catches more than you plan.” That line stuck with me ever since. 💭 REFLECTION Proverbs 5 reminds us that temptation never tells the truth. Sin always advertises sweetness—smooth as oil, Solomon said—but ends with bitterness and destruction. Three lessons stand out from this passage:
- Temptation always begins with a voice. Sin appeals to our emotions first—it flatters, it sounds reasonable, and it promises what it can’t deliver. That’s why Solomon warns us to “bow our ear to understanding.” The battle begins with what we choose to listen to.
- Distance is protection. “Remove thy way far from her,” Solomon says. The best way to resist sin is not to wrestle with it, but to run from it. The further you stay from the door of temptation, the less power it has over you.
- Love and faithfulness are God’s antidotes. Solomon contrasts sin’s fleeting pleasure with the lasting joy of commitment—“rejoice with the wife of thy youth.” God’s design for love, loyalty, and purity brings lasting satisfaction that counterfeit pleasures can never match.
When we stay close to God and to those we love, the glitter of temptation loses its shine. 🙏 OUTTRO Thank you for joining me for today’s Morning Meditation. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and help spread the Word. You can find all previous episodes, subscribe for updates, or learn more about our missionary work at http://consfords.com/podcast and http://consfords.com/connect. You can also grab a copy of my new book That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories at http://consfords.com/buy. Tomorrow, we’ll open to Acts chapter 5, where we’ll see how the early church faced hypocrisy and divine discipline—and how God’s power was still at work in mighty ways. Until then, walk wisely, guard your heart, and stay faithful on the path of life. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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12 NOV 2025 · INTRO Welcome back to the Morning Meditation Podcast! Today we’re stepping into one of the most breathtaking scenes in all of Scripture — Revelation Chapter 4. The Apostle John is invited to look through a door into Heaven, and what he sees changes everything. This chapter reminds us that no matter what happens on Earth, God still reigns. His throne is not shaken, His praise never pauses, and His people are invited to worship. Let’s begin by reading Revelation 4 from the King James Bible. 📖 SCRIPTURE READING (KJV) After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. 🕊️ STORY — “The Hymn That Stopped a War” In 1914, on a cold Christmas Eve along the Western Front, British and German soldiers faced each other across a frozen battlefield. For months they had lived in fear and mud, watching comrades fall. Yet that night, something remarkable happened. From the German trenches came the faint sound of a song — “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht…” — Silent Night, Holy Night. The British soldiers recognized the tune and began to sing along in English. Voices rose through the smoke and the cold until both sides were singing together. Then, slowly, men began to climb from their trenches — unarmed. They shook hands, shared food, and even exchanged gifts. For a few hours, the war stopped. There was peace where only destruction had reigned. No treaties were signed that night, but Heaven touched the battlefield. It was as though, for a moment, the veil between Earth and Heaven grew thin, and weary men caught a glimpse of a greater Kingdom — one ruled by the Prince of Peace, whose throne John saw in Revelation 4. That brief ceasefire ended the next morning, but the memory lived on. It reminds us that even in the darkest places, the sound of Heaven’s worship still echoes — “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.” 💭 REFLECTION — “Around the Throne” 1) Worship Above the War Even when the world is torn by conflict, Heaven’s song continues. God’s throne has never been vacant, and His holiness has never been silenced. 2) Peace Comes from Presence Those soldiers didn’t find peace because the battle changed — they found it because they glimpsed something higher. True peace is born from God’s presence, not from earthly calm. 3) The Worthy One The elders cast their crowns before the throne, declaring “Thou art worthy, O Lord.” In a world chasing glory, Heaven reminds us — only one name deserves it. ✨ VERSE FOR THE DAY “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” — Revelation 4:11 🙌 OUTRO As you go through your day, remember: Heaven is not silent, and the throne of God is not empty. If this meditation encouraged you, share the Morning Meditation Podcast with a friend at http://consfords.com/podcast. You can also join our email list for updates at http://consfords.com/connect. And if you’d like to read true stories of faith from the mission field, visit http://consfords.com/buy to get our book That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories. Tomorrow, we’ll turn to Proverbs Chapter 5, where Solomon gives timeless wisdom about purity, discipline, and guarding your heart. Until then, keep your eyes on the throne and your heart in tune with Heaven’s song. This episode includes AI-generated content.
11 NOV 2025 · Intro Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’m Joe Consford, and today we’ll be reading Psalms 11 through 15. These chapters remind us that when the foundations of faith and society seem to crumble, God’s throne remains unmoved. Throughout history, God’s people have had to stand firm when everything around them fell apart. One such moment came in the early days of Baptist history—when standing for liberty of conscience could cost you your freedom, or even your life. 📖 Scripture Reading (Selected Verses from Psalms 11 – 15) If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven. — Psalm 11:3-4 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. — Psalm 12:6 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. — Psalm 14:1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. — Psalm 15:1-2 📜 Story – “Obey God Rather Than Men: The Trial of Obadiah Holmes” In 1651, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was a Puritan stronghold where Baptists were viewed as dangerous heretics. Three men from Rhode Island — John Clarke, John Crandall, and Obadiah Holmes — traveled to Boston to visit a sick believer and hold a simple house meeting for prayer and Scripture reading. The service was peaceful — until the authorities burst through the door. All three men were arrested, accused of “conducting a Baptist meeting,” and hauled to jail. They were fined heavily and threatened with public whipping if they refused to recant. Friends quietly paid the fines for Clarke and Crandall, but Obadiah Holmes refused to let them pay his. He said, “To deny my Lord in this case, I dare not.” On a hot September day in Boston Common, Holmes was tied to a post and whipped with thirty lashes so brutal that his blood stained his shoes. Eyewitnesses record that he looked heavenward and declared, “You have struck me as with roses!” When they cut him loose, he could barely stand, but his faith was unshaken. The foundations of religious liberty in America were being laid through that pain. Holmes’s testimony inspired many others to stand for soul freedom and obedience to Christ above civil power. Like the Psalmist, he believed, “The LORD is in His holy temple.” Governments rise and fall, but the truth of God’s Word cannot be chained. 💭 Reflection Psalm 11 asks, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Obadiah Holmes answered that question by trusting God when earthly foundations failed. Psalm 12 assures us that the words of the Lord are pure and preserved forever. Psalm 15 teaches that the man who walks uprightly and speaks truth “shall never be moved.” The world’s systems may shake, but God’s Word and His people stand secure when their faith is built on Christ alone. 🙏 Outtro Thank you for joining me today on The Morning Meditation Podcast. Let’s close with Psalm 11:7 — For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; His countenance doth behold the upright. Tomorrow we’ll move to Revelation Chapter 4, a majestic glimpse of worship around God’s throne. Until then, remember this — when the foundations shake, trust the One who never moves.
10 NOV 2025 · INTRO Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast, where we take a few quiet moments each day to read God’s Word, reflect on its truths, and prepare our hearts for the day ahead. Today, we’re in Acts chapter 4, a powerful passage that shows us what boldness looks like when the Holy Spirit fills the believer. Let’s listen in as the early church faces persecution — and turns opposition into opportunity. 📖 SCRIPTURE READING Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:31 (KJV) And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 🕮 STORY Several years ago, during our first term in Africa, I stood outside a village chief’s courtyard with a few church members. We had just been told that no preaching would be allowed that day. The chief was angry — someone had told him that Christianity was a threat to his ancestors’ spirits. I remember praying silently, “Lord, give me the right words.” As we waited, a storm began to roll in. The chief’s guards hurried to bring him inside, and one of our men offered him shelter inside our small hangar style building in that village. That simple act of kindness opened the door. Within an hour, we were sitting together, talking about Jesus — the same Jesus Peter preached in Acts 4. That day, the “no preaching” became a gospel meeting under the sound of thunder. The chief didn’t get saved that afternoon, but he asked us to come back — and we did. A few months later, one of his sons trusted Christ. Acts 4 reminds me that God doesn’t always calm the storm — sometimes He uses it to open hearts. 💭 REFLECTION 1. Boldness comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit. Peter was the same man who once denied Christ, yet now he stood before rulers proclaiming the gospel without fear. True boldness doesn’t come from personality — it comes from God’s presence. 2. Prayer precedes power. When the believers prayed, “the place was shaken.” God still moves when His people pray in unity and faith. 3. The gospel still changes lives. Whether it’s a courtroom in Jerusalem or a village in Africa, there is none other name under heaven that brings salvation but Jesus Christ. Let’s not be afraid to stand firm, speak truth, and show love — even when the world tells us to stay quiet. 🙏 OUTTRO Thank you for joining me for today’s meditation on Acts chapter 4. If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend or post it on social media — you can find all our episodes at http://consfords.com/podcast. You can also sign up for our ministry updates at http://consfords.com/connect — and if you’d like to pick up a copy of my book That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories, visit http://consfords.com/buy. I also want to recommend a few podcasts and radio shows that are a blessing to me and you can find links to them in the show notes.
- Always Abounding with Keith Stensas
- Bible Tract Echoes with Micah McCurry
- Gospel Voice Network Radio with Brother Oliver Araiza
- Dan Woodward’s Saturday Morning Show on WGVD in Dwight, IL.
Tomorrow, we’ll meditate on Psalms 11 through 15 — a beautiful collection of songs about faith, integrity, and God’s protection. Don’t miss it — I think you’ll find encouragement for whatever battle you’re facing. Until then, keep walking with the Lord, and remember — the world may threaten, but our God still reigns.
5 NOV 2025 · Proverbs 4:5-7 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:14-15 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:26-27 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. 🧭 STORY – “Pass Not By It” Years ago in Ghana, I was driving a dusty stretch of road between two small towns. The afternoon sun was dropping low, painting everything gold. Up ahead, I saw a group of men gathered around what looked like an injured man lying in the road. Someone waved for me to stop. Another pointed toward my tires, motioning that something was wrong. But in that instant, a verse I’d read earlier that morning came rushing back to my heart: “Enter not into the path of the wicked… Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.” It didn’t make sense to ignore someone in need — but the Holy Spirit whispered caution. Something about the scene just didn’t add up. The man on the ground was too clean for someone who’d fallen. The ones standing around were watching me, not him. Two motorcycles idled off to the side, engines running, riders facing away like they didn’t want to be seen. I rolled my window down just two inches and called out, “I’ll pull ahead to a safer place and send help back.” One man stepped toward the hood. Another waved both hands urgently, as if insisting I stop. But the verse pressed harder — avoid it… pass not by it. So I did the least dramatic thing I could do: I kept moving. No panic. No sudden speed. Just steady motion. As I passed, the men split apart. The motorcycles started up behind me. For a moment they followed — then turned away when I reached a busier junction with a few vendors and a police post. I pulled over, my heart pounding, and whispered, “Thank You, Lord.” That evening, as I thought it over, the lesson was simple and strong: God’s wisdom doesn’t just fill your mind — it directs your steps. When His Word says, “Avoid it,” you don’t need more details — you need more distance. Wisdom isn’t curiosity about evil; it’s the courage to walk away before the trouble starts. That day, Proverbs 4 wasn’t just a verse I’d read — it was a command that kept me safe. “Ponder the path of thy feet… Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” 🌅 REFLECTION – “The Path of Wisdom” 1. The Call to Hear (Verses 1–9) Wisdom begins with listening. Solomon says, “Hear, ye children.” Before truth can shape our lives, it must enter our hearts. A teachable spirit is the first step toward a wise walk with God. Ask yourself: Am I willing to receive correction and truth even when it challenges my pride? 2. The Choice of Paths (Verses 10–19) Every day we stand at a fork in the road — the path of righteousness or the path of wickedness. One shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day; the other grows darker and darker. The wise do not play with sin. They avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. Ask yourself: What small compromises might be leading me away from God’s path? 3. The Command to Guard (Verses 20–27) “Keep thy heart with all diligence.” Your heart is the command center of life — what fills it shapes your words, your choices, and your future. Guard it fiercely. Feed it with Scripture. Protect it from corruption. Ask yourself: Am I guarding my heart from influences that draw me away from Christ? 🙏 PRAYER Lord, thank You for the clear path You’ve given us through Your Word. Help us to listen when You warn, to walk in wisdom, and to guard our hearts diligently. May we have courage to avoid the wrong path and joy to walk in Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🎧 OUTRO Thank you for joining me today on The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today’s reading came from Proverbs Chapter 4 — a timeless reminder to walk wisely and guard your heart. Tomorrow, we’ll continue with Acts Chapter 4, where the early church stands boldly for Christ in the face of opposition. Until then, keep your heart steady, your eyes on Christ, and your feet on the path of wisdom.
4 NOV 2025 · Welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Today we’ll be reading Revelation chapter 3, where the Lord Jesus speaks directly to the churches of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Each message carries both warning and encouragement — calling us to spiritual alertness, steadfast faith, and genuine repentance. As you listen, notice how Christ’s words pierce the heart and yet offer hope to all who open the door and let Him in. 📖 SCRIPTURE READING Revelation 3:20 (KJV) Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 📜 STORY / ILLUSTRATION When I was a young missionary in Ghana, I once visited a village where every door was made of rough-cut wood, and most didn’t have hinges or locks — they were simply propped in place. One morning, I arrived early and gently tapped on the door of a man named Kwaku. He laughed and said, “Pastor, no need to knock — the door is always open.” That phrase stayed with me. In Revelation 3, Jesus knocks at our heart’s door — not because He cannot enter, but because He desires fellowship, not force. How often do we leave the door closed out of distraction, fear, or pride — when the Savior simply wants to sit and share a meal with us? 💭 REFLECTION – “When Jesus Knocks” (Revelation 3:20) Three truths we can meditate on from Revelation 3: 1️⃣ A Call to Wakefulness “Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain…” (Revelation 3:2) The Lord’s first message to the sleepy church at Sardis was simple: wake up. Spiritual drowsiness creeps in quietly — through routine, comfort, or success. Christ warns that faith without alertness soon fades into lifeless habit. Meditation Thought: What parts of my walk with God have grown dull or mechanical? 2️⃣ A Commendation of Faithfulness “Thou hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” (Revelation 3:8) To the faithful in Philadelphia, Jesus opens a door no man can shut. Faithfulness in small things is never overlooked by God — every act of obedience matters. When life feels ordinary, remember that steady faith is what keeps that door of fellowship wide open. Meditation Thought: Am I holding fast to His Word even when no one else notices? 3️⃣ A Challenge to Fellowship “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock…” (Revelation 3:20) Christ doesn’t demand entry — He invites it. The Savior desires relationship, not ritual. When we respond and open the door, He enters with grace, communion, and joy. Meditation Thought: Have I allowed anything to block His fellowship — pride, fear, or neglect? Closing Thought: Every message to the churches ends with the same invitation — “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” Today, listen for that knock. It’s personal, persistent, and full of love. 🙏 OUTTRO Thank you for joining me for The Morning Meditation Podcast. Tomorrow, we’ll turn to Proverbs 4, where we’ll learn about the path of the just and the wisdom that guards our steps. Until then, keep your heart open — and keep walking with the Lord.
3 NOV 2025 · 🎧 Intro Welcome to Morning Meditations with Joe Consford. Today we’re reading Psalms 11 through 15 from the King James Bible — a group of short but powerful psalms that remind us to trust in God when everything around us seems to crumble. These psalms were written in seasons of danger, doubt, and discouragement, yet each one ends with a renewed confidence that the Lord is in His holy temple and that the righteous Lord loveth righteousness. So find a quiet place, take a deep breath, and let’s begin. 📖 Scripture Reading Psalm 11:7 – For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. Psalm 12:6 – The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 13:5–6 – But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 14:1 – The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 15:1–2 – LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. (Short pause for reflection music) 📜 Story: “The Foundation That Didn’t Move” When our family first moved to Ghana, we rented a small house on a hill outside town. It looked perfect—fresh paint, palm trees, and a gentle breeze. But during the first rainy season, the storms rolled in hard. Thunder cracked, and the ground trembled. I worried the little house might slide right off the hillside. One morning, after a long night of wind and pounding rain, I walked outside expecting to see cracks or damage. Instead, I noticed something else—the foundation was solid. The builder had dug deep and set the pillars on firm rock. Everything else around us—the road, fences, even nearby trees—had shifted, but our foundation stood strong. That morning, Psalm 11 came alive to me: “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” David wasn’t talking about houses, of course, but about truth, faith, and the moral strength that holds society together. When everything shakes, the believer must remember — “The Lord is in His holy temple.” God’s throne never moves. In Africa, and even back home in America, I’ve watched people’s lives fall apart because their faith was built on feelings or finances instead of the Rock of Ages. But those who anchor themselves in the unchanging Word of God find stability even in the fiercest storm. 💭 Reflection Psalms 11–15 move like steps up a mountain:
- In Psalm 11, David looks around and sees the wicked prospering — yet he chooses to trust God’s sovereignty.
- In Psalm 12, he contrasts the lying words of men with the pure words of the Lord.
- In Psalm 13, he moves from “How long, O Lord?” to “I will sing unto the Lord.”
- In Psalm 14, he mourns the foolishness of unbelief.
- And in Psalm 15, he closes with the question: Who can dwell with God? The answer — those who live with integrity and truth.
Each psalm builds upon the last, leading us from despair to confidence, from confusion to clarity, and finally to communion. The same God who upholds the righteous in Psalm 11 invites us to walk uprightly in Psalm 15. So if today your world feels unstable, remember: The Lord hasn’t moved. His Word remains pure. His mercy still saves. And His righteousness still stands. 🔔 Outro Thank you for joining me on The Morning Meditation. If today’s reading encouraged you, share this episode and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also connect with our ministry and sign up for updates at http://consfords.com/connect. Tomorrow, we’ll turn to Revelation 3 and hear what Jesus said to the churches. Until then, keep your heart anchored on the Rock that never moves.
1 NOV 2025 · Acts 3 – Such as I Have, Give I Thee 🎧 Intro (Soft background music — light acoustic or gentle piano with a hopeful tone) Welcome back to Morning Meditation with Missionary Joe Consford. Yesterday, in Proverbs Chapter 3, we learned to trust in the Lord with all our heart — not leaning on our own understanding, but acknowledging Him in every path. Today, in Acts Chapter 3, we see what that kind of faith looks like in action. Two ordinary men — Peter and John — encounter one broken man at the temple gate. What happens next shows us what God can do when we give Him what we have. Let’s open our Bibles to Acts Chapter 3 in the King James Version. 📖 Scripture Reading (KJV) Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 📜 Story – D. L. Moody and the Shoe Store Encounter In 1855, a shy Sunday school teacher named Edward Kimball felt led by the Lord to visit a young man in his class who worked in a Boston shoe store. Kimball didn’t think of himself as a preacher — he was just an ordinary Christian trying to obey the Holy Spirit. Nervously, he went into the shop, found the young man stocking shoes, and began to talk with him about Christ. That young man was Dwight L. Moody. Right there between shelves of shoes, Moody trusted Christ as his Savior. Moody went on to preach to more than 100 million people around the world, yet it all began because one humble believer gave what he had. Like Peter and John at the gate, Edward Kimball had no silver or gold — but he gave something far greater: the Gospel and the name of Jesus. 💭 Reflection – What We Can Give 1. Compassion – “Peter and John fastened their eyes upon him.” Real ministry begins when we see people — not just pass by. Compassion looks beyond problems and sees souls. 2. Confidence – “Such as I have, give I thee.” Peter didn’t give what he didn’t have — he gave what he did have. You may not have money, talent, or fame, but if you have Jesus, you have something priceless to share. 3. Conversion – “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” The power wasn’t in Peter’s touch, but in Jesus’ name. Every believer today carries that same message of hope and healing — spiritual life to those crippled by sin. Acts 3 reminds us that God delights to use ordinary believers to do extraordinary things when we step out in faith and give what we have. 🙏 Outro Maybe today you feel like what you have isn’t much — a small voice, a little faith, a few moments of time. Give it to Jesus. He can multiply what’s surrendered to Him. Thank you for joining me today on Morning Meditation. Tomorrow, we’ll open to Psalm Chapter 3, where David cries out to God in the midst of danger and discovers the peace that comes from trusting the Lord as his shield. Until then, keep your heart open, your Bible nearby, and your hands ready to serve. To follow our family’s mission journey to Ghana or connect with our ministry, visit http://consfords.com/connect.
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