God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
So, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. Romans 7:4 NIV There are so many things to consider when we become Christians. The enemy of... Continue Reading →
As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. John 13:27 (NIV) A man opens himself towards the enticements of evil. His eyes fill with the world. He has followed Jesus for some time, but he hasn´t given himself fully to the Lord. He keeps the pocket book held tightly. The teachings of... Continue Reading →
‘But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed, but woe to that man who betrays him." Luke 22:21-22 (NIV) Judas, the one called Iscariot, is said to have been entered by Satan. He has walked... Continue Reading →
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?" They replied, "The Lord needs it." Luke 19:33-34 (NIV) Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem. He sends some followers into the town ahead of Him with a mission. He tells them what to do. He tells them what... Continue Reading →
"Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' " Luke 14:23-24 (NIV) Someone exclaims, "Blessed is the man who... Continue Reading →
Peter asked, "Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?" The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? Luke 12:41-42 (NIV) Jesus is teaching of the importance of where we... Continue Reading →
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Mark 14:38 (NIV) Jesus was struggling through His dark hour. He spent the hours laying His heart out to God. He was driven to His knees. No thought of sleep even entered His mind. His... Continue Reading →
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today--yes, tonight--before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times." Mark 14:30 (NIV) Peter was horrified. So are we. Is Jesus telling us that times will come where we will fall away? What? Impossible! We are His followers! We have demonstrated our loyalty time and... Continue Reading →
And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34 (ASV) Nobody wants to be called negative. Nobody should be exclusive. It is just not popular to say “this is... Continue Reading →
Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” Mark 7:14-15 (NIV) It was the great problem Jesus had with the people around him. People constantly... Continue Reading →
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