Safe From Dark Hours #Closer to Jesus

"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.’  John 12:27 (NIV) The Shepherd Who is gathering, teaching, and caring for His beloved flock is brought close to His dark hour.  He knows that His life... Continue Reading →

Why Suffer? #pain #suffering #Jesus #God

"Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  John 9:3 (NIV) We all experience some difficult times.  We all have gone through times of tragedy or loss.  Are we to think that God does not see these painful situations? ... Continue Reading →

When Jesus Is Not There

where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them.  A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.  John 6:17-18 (NIV) Is this just the way things go?  When we are not with Jesus, does everything seem... Continue Reading →

Who Is It?

He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. "Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."  Luke 8:25 (NIV) At Jesus´ wish... Continue Reading →

Jesus Cries to His Father

"Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me.  Yet not what I will, but what you will."  Mark 14:36 (NIV) There He was, the very Son of God.  He was brought to His breaking point.  He was so grieved that He said He could just about die.  What sorrow! ... Continue Reading →

The Wilderness of Temptation

And he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted of Satan; And he was with the wild beasts; And the angels ministered unto him.  Mark 1:13 (ASV) There He was, Jesus was led into the wilderness by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  He was sent away from the comfort and assistance of friends... Continue Reading →

To Fulfill the Scriptures

¨In that case, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must take place this way?¨  Matthew 26:54 (Reference Bible)Jesus was confronted by a mob to take Him into custody.  His companions were startled and afraid.  Yet Jesus kept His composure.  He had known this moment was coming and was already prepared for it.  In... 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 →

Living Through Tough Times

How many of us have had to go through tough times?  Perhaps you are just starting out In life with your family or career.  It may seem at times that things just don´t seem to go your way.  The sesation you have is that the winds are blowing in your face and progress is slow. ... Continue Reading →

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