God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
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 →
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 (NIV) What is hope? How much of a part does it play in our spiritual life? How big of a part should it play in the life of a Christian?... Continue Reading →
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." John 20:27 (NIV) He is the unlucky one. Thomas is not there when the others get to see Jesus after His resurrection. He has his doubts. Everyone else is... Continue Reading →
And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." John 20:22-23 (NIV) Jesus speaks His Peace and gives it unto His followers. He wants us to have it. But He does not... Continue Reading →
Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.' " John 20:17 (NIV) As Jesus speaks to Mary His words pierce right into her... Continue Reading →
and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. John 20:12 (NIV) She just cannot tear herself away from last place she saw her Lord. Mary stays behind outside of the tomb to cry. Jesus´ body is nowhere to be found. He... Continue Reading →
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." John 18:36 (NIV) The common man looks up into the heavens at night and gives the stars little thought. The modern-day man hardly looks... Continue Reading →
