God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
"He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters.’ Luke 11:23 (NIV) How do we feel about the subject of evil spirits? Do we like to consider the presence of demons? Is that a road which we would prefer not to travel too far down? Would... Continue Reading →
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:13 (NIV) He is teaching. Jesus is leading us forward in our thinking. He is opening our awareness to the secrets... Continue Reading →
He said to them, "When you pray, say: " 'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ' " Luke 11:2-4 (NIV) Should we think it important to pray?... Continue Reading →
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42 (NIV) Does it seem like the pace of our world and society where we live just gets faster by... Continue Reading →
"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Luke 10:28-29 (NIV) Everyone is looking to the Teacher. Some come to learn. Some come to see what the fuss is about. Would some even want to find... Continue Reading →
At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.” Luke 10:21 (NIV) The Word of God is spread... Continue Reading →
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:19-20 (NIV) Jesus sends out His followers. He asks for the... Continue Reading →
Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family." Luke 9:61 (NIV) What reaction do we have had when the call of Jesus comes to us? When Jesus asks us to step out of the rat race of our society and draw near to... Continue Reading →
Then he said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all--he is the greatest." Luke 9:48 (NIV) Jesus finds His followers getting side-tracked on an issue. Is He forever doing that? They are... Continue Reading →
But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it. Luke 9:45 (NIV) Jesus is coming back from the mountain. A man out of the crowd cries out for His help. He has a boy suffering... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 