God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen Acts 1:24 We think of earthly things. We do not see yet the Heavenly ones. God sees with eyes that see interior motives, His eternal plans and with a wisdom unfathomable, even for celestial beings. Jesus is... 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 →
"You are not one of his disciples, are you?" the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, "I am not." John 18:17 (NIV) He gets into the courtyard where they have taken Jesus to be interrogated. Peter is afraid that someone will find out about His part with Jesus. It would not be the... Continue Reading →
While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. John 17:12 (NIV) This is the prayer of Jesus. He is going to be with the Father. But before He goes... Continue Reading →
They kept asking, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We don't understand what he is saying." John 16:18 (NIV) When Is Jesus coming again? Do we know? Do we care? Who has the clues? Who studied up on them? How important is it for us to know the times and dates set by... Continue Reading →
‘And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.’ John 17:5 (NIV) Jesus prays. He does so in a way that we can all witness. It is like a window into the Heavenly dealings. Can we see something that may interest us here? What lofty... Continue Reading →
"But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.’ John 16:32 (NIV) Jesus is teaching with careful pointedness. Even His Disciples remark at how clearly He is directing His... Continue Reading →
‘No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.’ John 16:27 (NIV) All those who have based our beliefs in God and religion do so upon a few certain pillars. Have we ever considered what those few primary beliefs are? Have we ever made a... Continue Reading →
‘Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.’ John 16:24 (NIV) Are we guilty of reading the Scriptures and leaving them in the past? Do we secretly think Jesus was talking only to a few people long ago? Is this all... Continue Reading →
‘I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.’ John 16:20 (NIV) There are many blessings that come to a true believer of Christ. So many joyful discoveries and gifts from God are poured into their souls. Yet at the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 