Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV The Bible has taught us so much about the fact that we to be... Continue Reading →
The Lord Standing Near
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." Acts 23:11 (NIV) Jailed, hated, and with the whole community in an uproar over him, Paul tries to sleep in his prison cell. So fierce is the... Continue Reading →
The Moment The Light Comes
"About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. Acts 22:6 (NIV) There comes a moment in the true believer´s life when suddenly the skies are peeled back and the Light of God flashes across our awareness. In this moment the weary traveler is forever changed. ... Continue Reading →
See The Light
As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. Acts 9:3 (NIV) He is a man on a mission. He thinks he is pleasing God. He takes it upon himself to do away with all those who do not believe as the church says is acceptable. But he... Continue Reading →
Good From Persecution
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8: 4 (NIV) Persecution breaks out against those who set their hope in Jesus. They are driven off and dispersed. These are desperate times! But the faith of Christ´s real followers is not diminished. Their testimony is not snuffed out. The persecution... Continue Reading →
The Call
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:39 Is it more than evident that the call of God just isn´t for everyone? The invitation is there. The promises of the Lord have been made. All Heaven and... Continue Reading →
Before Our World Began
‘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 →
Spirit To Testify
"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.’ John 15:26 (NIV) Jesus is making a most beautiful promise to those who care to hear it. He is offering to us a capable and essential Helper... Continue Reading →
See God
Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? John 14:9 (NIV) Can we see God? Is the Father looming into view? Is the realization of the Presence of... Continue Reading →
Understand Later
Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." John 13:7 (NIV) Jesus gets up from the table. He wraps a towel around Him and prepares to wash His Disciple´s feet. Here He is, the Master! This is the Teacher! This is our Lord! He is our Saviour! ... Continue Reading →
