God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." Acts 1:11 (NIV) They are standing there gazing into the clouds trying to catch another... Continue Reading →
After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Acts 1:9 (NIV) His work in the flesh is finished. He has gone to the grave for us and came back. Now Jesus is suddenly is lifted up. He is taken up into... Continue Reading →
‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. He speaks directly to the ones who have followed Him... Continue Reading →
He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. Acts 1:7 (NIV) Jesus has paid for our chosen distance and separation from God. He has risen from the grip of death. Now He gives His last vital instructions and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Searching For Christ 