God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. John 6:12-13 (NIV) As if feeding more than... Continue Reading →
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (NIV) John is continues to build up the scene for us on when Jesus appears to mankind. He speaks of the testimony of John the Baptist. He explains that we all receive blessings upon blessings through the grace of... Continue Reading →
Peter asked, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?" The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? Luke 12:41-42 (NIV) Jesus is teaching of the importance of where we... Continue Reading →
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 (NIV) We are sitting here with the Teacher and someone brings Him a plea. They ask Jesus to make their brother share with them. They... Continue Reading →
Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:20 (NIV) Jesus starts on one of His most famous lessons. He looks at His followers and starts to call down all kinds of blessing upon them. He tells them they are blessed because of... Continue Reading →
`For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." Luke 2:30-32 (NIV) As we walk through the story of Jesus, Luke takes us into the temple. We find an elderly man who is... Continue Reading →
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Mark 11:9 (NIV) Jesus was sitting on the colt that had never been ridden. They made their way into Jerusalem. The ambient was so electric. People were all excited. Shouts and songs of praise... Continue Reading →
What good is it for you to gain the whole world, yet forfeit your soul? Mark 8:36 (TNIV) Should we be alarmed that the message of this text is made small and insignificant today? Who is really teaching the weight of it? How many people want to hear the implications that are wrapped up in... Continue Reading →
So they were watching him closely to see whether he would cure the man on the Sabbath, in order that they might accuse him. Mark 3:2 (Reference Bible) It sounds strange to say it, but not everyone who has their eyes on Jesus is looking with good intentions. Those observing Him that day to see... Continue Reading →
`and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 (NIV) One of the sweetest and most reassuring texts we could possibly find is this last remark from the book of Matthew. There are many fears or uncertainties in... Continue Reading →
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