God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Christians could tend to think a father figure should be one of authority and stern discipline. We could think that to be a dad we must be the perfect example for our children to follow. Or, we could accept our limitations and embrace the fact that we need our Savior just as much as our... Continue Reading →
"I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me.’ John 5:36 (NIV) Jesus is on the spot. He is forced to expose where the hearts are of those who oppose Him. He... Continue Reading →
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:31-32 (NIV) After the Son of God had fulfilled what was written should come... 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 →
When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2 (NIV) How on earth could Jesus give the ability to His Disciples to heal? How... Continue Reading →
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel." Luke 7:9 (NIV) A man accustomed to power comes to Jesus. He is concerned for one of those who work for him. He calls... Continue Reading →
But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...." He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." Luke 5:24 (NIV) Jesus is in a crowded house. People have come from all around to see Him and hear Him. ... Continue Reading →
Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.’ Mark 11:29 (NIV) Jesus shows up on a scene where religion is clearly defined. People know when to go to worship and where. The authorities on the subject are well versed. There... Continue Reading →
And they appealed to him with the request “Send us among the hogs, so that we may go into them.” Mark 5:12 (Byington) Jesus was speaking with the evil spirits who had possessed this man. They had already shared with our Savior that there were many of them who had taken up residence in this... Continue Reading →
But on catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down to him. Mark 5:6 (NWT) What a frightening thought it is, that a raving mad man was so driven by evil spirits that he lived out in the cemetery howling out in the night. Nobody could subdue this stricken man until... Continue Reading →
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