God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me Acts 27:23 (NIV) It is a small word. It is just a simple preposition. The word “of” relates the subject in question with the Word that follows. It serves its purpose in the world of writing and... Continue Reading →
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" Acts 2:12 (NIV) The Holy Spirit comes over them and they begin proclaiming the wonders of God. People from everywhere hear them but understand the words in their own language. But this is coming from simple men from simple backgrounds. How could it... 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 →
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (NIV) Jesus does many more miraculous signs we are told. Many of these are not written down for us to read. John tells us that... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 