When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. John 6:19(NIV) In the story, Jesus came to the Disciples. He came at the right moment. Maybe it wasn´t the moment they would have preferred, but it was the moment... Continue Reading →
After Experiencing God
While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Luke 24:51:52 (NIV) By now have the followers of Jesus had sufficient time for it to sink in to them that they were in the Presence of a Divine Being? ... Continue Reading →
Giving To God
‘All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on." Luke 21:4 (NIV) Jesus observes the offerings people are giving in the sanctuary. He watches as the coins sound out their generous or poor gift. He sees a woman place just... Continue Reading →
Repayment
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." Luke 14:13-14 (NIV) Jesus is at a banquet and He is bringing up issues where He sees people get confused. ... Continue Reading →
O’ Jerusalem
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!” Luke 13:34 (NIV) Is this the first time we are considering God? Is it the first day... Continue Reading →
Jesus Is Baptized
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened Luke 3:21 (NIV) Should it be interesting to note that Jesus was baptized when He was an adult? There had been rituals to perform for Him as a baby, but was this ceremony saved on purpose... Continue Reading →
Son With His Father
"Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" But they did not understand what he was saying to them.’ Luke 2:49-50 (NIV) Jesus was twelve. He had traveled with His family to Jerusalem. On His families return home they did not see Him all... Continue Reading →
What God Joins
´And the two will become one flesh.´ So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Mark 10:8-9 (NIV) Have we got questions over our relationships? Would we like to hear the Lord instruct us further into our dealings with those close to us? Can we... Continue Reading →
Lost on the Rule
“It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. Mark 10:5 (NIV) Do we find it a little funny that we constantly try to break down the Bible and the teachings of Jesus? Doesn´t it seem that we try to turn everything into a black and white rule? Jesus... Continue Reading →
Salt and Fire
`Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” Mark 9:49-50 (NIV) Jesus is on a roll. He is teaching deep and strong. His instruction is cutting through all the chaff. ... Continue Reading →
