God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. Hebrews 7:13 NIV There was no way to tell just how old the man was. He was small and now slightly stooped in posture. But there was a spring in... Continue Reading →
In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8 NIV Sitting in church one day the offering plate came around. His heart was not completely behind his giving that day. The teenager wanted to give to... Continue Reading →
And without doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater. Hebrews 7:7 NIV They hoisted their kayaks onto their shoulders and headed down the steep path down the canyon to the mighty Zambezi River. One of the young men was especially nervous. The boys he was with had once asked him to teach... Continue Reading →
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, Hebrews 6:19 It was an extremely dark night. They were in a tent for three. Dad woke to a noise outside. They were high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains miles from any... Continue Reading →
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10 NIV She was a busy mother. There were always piles of laundry and housework to do. She also formed an intricate part in the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we may feel like we can go against the will of God supposedly in the interest of saving someone we care of from trouble. This can only be a mistake. Whatever we would try and do without God´s consent or His presence, will never help anyone in the long run. Shall we strive to... Continue Reading →
What are we willing to lose of this world to gain a place next to our Lord and Savior? Anything? Or far too little? Shall we pray that God will increase our desire after Him until we would give Him our whole hearts and our whole lives if need be?
Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. Hebrews 6:7 NIV The children were playing in the driveway of the house one day. Giant but slightly scattered clouds filled the sky. The rains were... Continue Reading →
And God permitting, we will do so. Hebrews 6:3 NIV There was only an ally that separated their backyards. One day the children got the idea to make a tunnel that connected the two yards. So they started digging. First, they dug straight down until the hole was a foot or so over their... Continue Reading →
Have we felt it too? Have we so been touched by the presence of God, that nothing else will satisfy us anymore? Will we be forever on our quest for more of the Lord and the sweeter the bond between us? If not, shall we pray that we experience enough of Him that we do?
Searching For Christ 