God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
After being baptized Jesus immediately came up from the water; and, look! The heavens were opened up, and he saw descending like a dove God´s spirit coming upon him. Matthew 3:16 (Reference Bible) Again we step on the unstable ground of a theme widely disputed. The interpretations between the various churches as to whom, and... Continue Reading →
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing he said to them, ¨You brood of vipers....!¨ Matthew 3:7 New International Version Probably one of the greatest tools we can possess if we are serious about pursuing Christ is an attitude which allows us to learn. We all... Continue Reading →
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 →
It is said that in the end of times false teachings with spread throughout the earth and be so enticing as to appeal even to the elect of God. (See Matthew 24:24) Whatever view you may hold as to where we are in Gods scale of time, perhaps you may draw some connections between general... Continue Reading →
As soon as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. John 21:9 King James Version What a marvelous picture John paints for us in this last chapter. Jesus is still appearing mysteriously to His followers and working His wonders. Whenever and however our Lord... Continue Reading →
Jesus said to her ¨Do not touch me, for I am not yet ascended unto the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them ´I am going to My Father, your Father, My God, your God¨. John 20:17 (Byington) Have you ever wondered why Jesus acted as He did after His resurrection? He was... Continue Reading →
This morning I read in my devotions again about the death of Jesus Christ. As I pondered and prayed over the texts in the last part of John chapter 19, I was surprised to find no remorse in my heart. Perhaps my mind was secretly turning its attention to the tasks of the day, but... Continue Reading →
We have all had tough times to get through where we wonder why this could be happening to us. Some may turn to the Lord for help or comfort while dealing with these painful times. Others try to cure their pain by reasoning it out somehow with their powers of mental capacity. But perhaps we... Continue Reading →
¨I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world¨. (John 17:6) The concept of pre-destination and the idea that not all people have been chosen by God is neither a popular topic nor a light one to bring up. I am afraid that many church leaders and teachers... Continue Reading →
The scene described in John 17:1-5 is one of the most beautiful and profound of all the accounts of the history of mankind. Jesus Christ, the very son of God directs Himself towards His Father as was His custom before His disciples. While His words went up towards God their purpose was to benefit and... Continue Reading →
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