God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.´ Acts 1:4 (NIV) We are not good at waiting these days. It kills us in our modern society to sit back... Continue Reading →
After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3 (NIV) Here it is again! Once more we find the coincidence of something happening for 40 days. ... Continue Reading →
In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach Acts 1:1 (NIV) Luke gives us a new chance to examine all that Jesus starts. He draws our attention to the beginning of miraculous works. He directs us to the moment our Saviour Jesus Christ starts teaching... Continue Reading →
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. John 21:25 (NIV) Our writer wraps up his book on his account of Jesus´ life and ministry. As he does he... Continue Reading →
Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?" John 21:23 (NIV) It happens again. It is so easy to do. ... Continue Reading →
Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." John 21:18 (NIV) Jesus has made... Continue Reading →
The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." John 21:17 (NIV) He is hurt. Jesus has gone to tedious repetition. He... Continue Reading →
Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. John 21:12 (NIV) The Resurrected One prepares them breakfast on the shore of the Lake. The weary fishermen pull their vessel to ground and accept Jesus´ invitation. There is a fire... Continue Reading →
Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. John 21:7 (NIV) They are not too far from the shore. At... Continue Reading →
He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. John 21:6 (NIV) Peter and a few of the Disciples are out on the dark water all night. They catch... Continue Reading →
