God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
"After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. Acts 7:30 (NIV) Forty years is a long time to wait. Should it take that long for Lord to make a servant ready to serve Him? Angels do not appear every... Continue Reading →
‘Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.’ John 12:26 (NIV) Where are we? What does our day look like ahead of us? When we look back at what we have lived so far, what do we see? How... Continue Reading →
‘But if I do judge, my decisions are right, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me.’ John8:16 (NIV) Is there a reason why we should look to Jesus that stands above the others? He performs many amazing miracles. He miraculously heals with tender love and care. He teaches all... Continue Reading →
The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times." Luke 22:61 (NIV) How long does it take us to realize that we do not lift Jesus to the correct level of importance in our... Continue Reading →
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19 (NIV) Jesus tells us He was looking forward to this day when He could celebrate this special feast together with us. He takes bread and... Continue Reading →
and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. Luke 19:42-43 (NIV) Jesus arrives at... Continue Reading →
The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight.’ Luke 16:14-15 (NIV) Jesus touches on a delicate subject. He... Continue Reading →
" 'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.' " Luke 13:8-9 (NIV) People came to Jesus with their concern. They brought to Jesus´ attention the fact that some had fallen... Continue Reading →
Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don't know how to interpret this present time? Luke 12:56 (NIV) Here is our Shepherd Jesus. But is He gently guiding us forward? He is teaching on the importance of where our interests lie. Is He... Continue Reading →
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 (NIV) We are sitting here with the Teacher and someone brings Him a plea. They ask Jesus to make their brother share with them. They... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 