God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
‘Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said." John 18:21 (NIV) Jesus is on trial. They want to know how to effectively deal with Him. But they need enough evidence. They need proof. They need to find a way to say He is worth getting rid of. To do... Continue Reading →
Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him John 18:12 (NIV) Turn the clock back about a hundred years and what can we see? Can we see a difference between how our leaders used the name of God back then and how they use it now? ... Continue Reading →
Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Who is it you want?" John 18:4 (NIV) It seems a bit of a hodgepodge mob that comes through the darkness to apprehend Jesus. Some have torches, some lanterns and even some are with weapons. There is a detachment of... 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 →
‘Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.’ John 17:3 (NIV) There is a strong human desire that everyone has felt. It is the longing for a better life. Whether we are rich or poor, if we get honest and still long... Continue Reading →
"Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.’ John 17:2 (NIV) Jesus mentions a time that has arrived. He asks for glory received for the high honor to... Continue Reading →
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NIV) The Christian becomes heir to unfathomable treasures. We who hear the call are blessed beyond words. Those so moved as to leave their... 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 →
