God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
"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 →
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;’ John 11:25 (NIV) Those who would encourage others to look to the Lord already have a big job. It is not easy and not natural for mankind to accept ideas and concepts that... Continue Reading →
"Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you had been here, my brother would not have died.’ John 11:21 (NIV) Some people believe Jesus can heal. Some go a little further. They believe that Jesus can bring people back from the dead. Mary and Martha have spent time with Jesus. They have witnessed His... Continue Reading →
His disciples replied, "Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better." Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep. John 11:12-13 (NIV) Before we think we have gained so much ground with Jesus, should we get one point clear? If we care to examine well the way people... Continue Reading →
Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? A man who walks by day will not stumble, for he sees by this world's light. It is when he walks by night that he stumbles, for he has no light." John 11:9-10 (NIV) Although a beautiful text, the teachings Jesus gives over daylight may at... Continue Reading →
When he heard this, Jesus said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it." John 11:4 (NIV) Is God big enough to set the time we each have to walk this earth? We know our limitations. It may take an effort... Continue Reading →
‘No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father." John 10:18 (NIV) One who comes close enough must admit that the Christian has the supreme delight to consider... Continue Reading →
‘I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.’ John 10:16 (NIV) Is this the one sin that most Christians today tolerate? Do we all secretly (or not so secretly) think... Continue Reading →
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me -- just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.’ John 10:14-15 (NIV) Jesus takes the time. He repeats Himself on purpose. He gently leads us forward on some intricate... Continue Reading →
