God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
As Jesus teaches, He mentions patches on cloth and wineskins. Nowadays, we very rarely use either. Clothes are thrown out when they get old and liquids have more modern containers. So, we must lean in toward our Savior to hear His instruction. Some followers learn to take their questions to Christ. They figure He intended... Continue Reading →
Jesus came healing and performing miracles. But Matthew 8 tells of a whole region that begged Him to leave their area. Why on earth would anyone in their right mind turn away the very Son of God? Now we can sit back in aloof judgment of the actions of those people that day. Or, we... Continue Reading →
Experienced sailors know how little power humans have over the elements. When the winds, storms, and seas are angry, it´s best not to be at their mercy. Yet when the disciples woke Jesus in their panic, the first thing He did was rebuke them. “Ouch!” Their lives were at risk. It is natural to be... Continue Reading →
But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” Matthew 8:22 (Friday When Jesus calls some people dead, who is He talking about? The easy road is to think that He is referring to someone else, not us. But if we care to be those who end up... Continue Reading →
A Centurian recognized that Christ commands the power of God to heal. He approached Jesus because his heart knew it was the only place for a trusting soul to go. When our Lord saw this kind of faith, He remarked on it. Restoration was given freely and we can learn from that. Seek God and... Continue Reading →
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Matthew 7:15 It is human nature to look for help amongst ourselves. We latch on to leaders who seem to know what they are talking about, even when it comes to our faith in Christ. We celebrate someone with... Continue Reading →
We have all heard wonders about how God moved in the past. But leaving Him there is not enough. The few who stir deeply enough will need to see for themselves. We must know. We must experience what all the fuss is about. So, we get down to business. We go to our knees. The... Continue Reading →
Christ´s words cut through the shallowness of our faith. They expose our deceit and our disguise. So much of our hearts still remain far away from God. And, so few are concerned enough to do something about it. But, for those of us who have ears, His message can still reach us. They still carry... Continue Reading →
Looking below the surface of our religious notions, we find our motives for thinking and acting as we do. Christians are moved to their beliefs for many different reasons. Some come searching for something better than the world we see around us. Some look for a sense of security that their doctrines give them that they... Continue Reading →
In breathless awe, men and women often sense the presence of God. In an instant, He is here with us and our heightened awareness overwhelms us. The sensation is impossible to describe. All the wondering servants can do is bow and pray that the Lord will enable them to capture the sensation. Our minds and... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 