God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
He is " 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone. ' Acts 4:11 (NIV) Peter makes sure that the inquirers know Jesus is the One sent from above. He also shows their part in rejecting what God sent to them. This intricate Piece, Person, Christ is what men did not want... Continue Reading →
If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, Acts 4:9 Does it seem strange that the world hates followers of God? God has called all men but only a few see the love and beauty in Who He... Continue Reading →
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 People accept the Apostles message about Jesus Christ. They believe in what they see and hear. They live out what they believe. They have experienced Jesus´ ministry, His miracles, and His resurrection. Now... Continue Reading →
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 (NIV) Early Christians put the question to Peter. They wanted to know what we should do. They were cut to... Continue Reading →
Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Acts 2:18 (NIV) The Spirit of God is moving. A commotion is made. People are wondering over this mysterious force that is allowing simple men and women to do and say amazing things... Continue Reading →
On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.´ Acts 1:4 (NIV) We are not good at waiting these days. It kills us in our modern society to sit back... Continue Reading →
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." John 20:27 (NIV) He is the unlucky one. Thomas is not there when the others get to see Jesus after His resurrection. He has his doubts. Everyone else is... Continue Reading →
Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20:21 (NIV) There are times where Jesus repeats Himself. When He does it is no accident. One could argue that it was customary in the culture of His day. But Jesus is not the customary type. Instead,... Continue Reading →
Pilate said, "Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law." John 18:31 (NIV) The angry mob is still trying to get rid of Jesus. He is finally brought before Pilate. In few words we see their intentions which are hardly disguised. Pilate tells them if they really want to judge Jesus they should... Continue Reading →
‘My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.’ John 17:15 (NIV) Jesus makes it good and clear that those who have set their hopes in Him and gone on to follow Him are not going to fit in too well with the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 