Trust

"Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God; trust also in me.’  John 14:1 (NIV) There are many mighty verses in the Bible.  Of some, it could even be said that they sum up our whole experience as believers in God.  One such text is this.  Perhaps we have read it before.  Perhaps... Continue Reading →

Taking It Too Far

Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you."  John 13:10 (NIV) Finally Peter realizes that to have part with Jesus, he needs to let Jesus clean him.  So he blurts out that Jesus... Continue Reading →

Understand Later

Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."  John 13:7 (NIV) Jesus gets up from the table.  He wraps a towel around Him and prepares to wash His Disciple´s feet.  Here He is, the Master!  This is the Teacher!  This is our Lord!  He is our Saviour! ... Continue Reading →

Jesus Knew

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;  John 13:3 (NIV) We make religion into an intricate maze that takes much study just to play the game.  But was that the design of God?  In one short text, can... Continue Reading →

Hearts And Blindness

"He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn-- and I would heal them."  John 12:40 (NIV) The sun has set on the day when Jesus walked on this earth in flesh.  But long before He was ever born He... Continue Reading →

Drawn To Jesus

But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself."  John 12:32 (NIV) Church is good.  Church should be where we go to find the Lord.  It should be a safe haven where we know we can go and be close to God.  It should be something we look... Continue Reading →

Death For Life #Jesus #Christ #God

‘I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.’  John 12:24 (NIV) Jesus is telling ahead of time of what still had to happen with Him.  He uses the example of a seed that... Continue Reading →

Want To See Jesus? #Christ #God

Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast.  They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request.  "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus."  John 12:20-21 (NIV) Some worshippers from outside of the chosen tribe come and want to see Jesus.  We... Continue Reading →

So We Can Believe #Jesus #God

‘I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me."  John 11:42 (NIV) Why is it that we Christians are offended if anyone questions our belief?  Is there more healing and restoration to God if and when we... Continue Reading →

To See Glory #God #Jesus #Heaven

Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"  Mark 11:40 (NIV) Jesus is still moved.  He approaches the tomb where His friend is buried.  Time has gone by.  The last thing people think is that Jesus can still do something about the situation.  Jesus... Continue Reading →

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