Then He started to reproach the cities in which most of his powerful Works had taken place, because they did not repent: Matthew 11:20 In Matthew 11 verses 20-24 we find Jesus lamenting the fact that the people of these cities where He had done great works, just refused to see the significance of it.... Continue Reading →
Jesus the Drunkard
Correspondingly, John came neither eating nor drinking, yet people say, ´He has a demon´: the Son of man did come eating and drinking, still people say, ´Look! A man gluttonous and given to drinking wine, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.´…. Matthew 11:18-19 (Reference Bible) The one who in faith would step out of... Continue Reading →
For the Reward
¨And whoever gives one of these Little ones only a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, I tell you truly, he will by no means lose his reward.¨ Matthew 10:42 (Reference Bible) What wonderful insight into the great heart of the Lord, He gives us here in the final verses... Continue Reading →
Not More Than Our Master
The popular way of thinking today seems to be that the Christian will have an easier time and be more comfortable than before he or she was saved. God will love you more and you will have more access to the power of God to fix things in your life. Therefore you will be far... Continue Reading →
Sent Out As Sheep to the Wolves
Have you ever been faced with a difficult situation and could not see just how to get out of it? ¨Look! I am sending you forth as sheep amidst wolves…¨ Matthew 10:16 (Reference Bible) Yet again we come to the scriptures in the light that the instruction we find there in not made good for... Continue Reading →
Jesus Gave Authority
Jesus took aside His disciples and instructed them to go out into the community. But before He sent them He gave them authority in areas where we humans normally cannot go. He gave His messengers power over disease and dark spirits. Let´s take a moment to consider what Jesus asked them to say and do... Continue Reading →
The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
As you go, preach, saying, ¨The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.¨ Matthew 10:7 Jesus sent out His disciples with the message to give to the world. He wanted to spread the good news about the realm of heaven, where God reigns supreme. The people of that day only saw the world around them,... Continue Reading →
Turning From Me to You (A Prayer)
Dear Lord, I have spent many years living my life for me. I chased after pleasure and possession and thought only of myself for too long. Lately I have heard you calling me away from myself and the distractions of life and the world around me. Please enable me to turn from myself and correct... Continue Reading →
According to Your Faith
Then He touched their eyes, saying: ¨According to Your Faith let it happen to you.¨ Matthew 9:29 (Reference Bible) Probably the greatest failure we Christians commit each day is cutting short or making small our Savior and our God. Matthew 9 verses 27-34 we find a couple short accounts of people being healed by their... Continue Reading →
