God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. John 6:17-18 (NIV) Is this just the way things go? When we are not with Jesus, does everything seem... Continue Reading →
Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:15 (NIV) Excitement builds. People begin to realize that Jesus could be the Prophet they have been waiting for. He should be their King. They want to take Him and place Him on the... Continue Reading →
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. John 6:12-13 (NIV) As if feeding more than... Continue Reading →
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. John 6:11 (NIV) Nobody else has ever done it. Nobody else could. This Man Jesus, calmly and quietly tell His Disciples to sit the multitude down. He takes the... Continue Reading →
When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. John 6:5-6 (NIV) People come to see and know Jesus. ... Continue Reading →
"But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set.’ John 5:45 (NIV) People come to believe many things. We reach our conclusions from the information offered to us. We set our hopes on something. It may seem harmless. But should it be of... Continue Reading →
‘How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?’ John 5:44 (NIV) The Saviour throws a heavy shot. He puts men on the spot. We have a choice. We could say He is talking to someone else. We could... Continue Reading →
‘but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts.’ John 5:42 (NIV) Jesus makes a difference between those who turn to Him and those who don´t. Some people prefer to hold everything in their own hands instead of lay it all down and look to Him... Continue Reading →
‘You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.’ John 5:39-40 (NIV) Could there be a better text which sums up our religions today? Are there any words that are harder... Continue Reading →
‘And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent.’ John 5:37-38 (NIV) Who feels good about themselves? Who has it all together? Who is satisfied and proud... Continue Reading →
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