¨After a long time the master of those slaves come and settled accounts with them.¨ Matthew 25:19 (Reference Bible) Probably most would agree that the parable of the master, who left money to his workers while he was away, was not given by our Savior to tell us to become financial experts. Unless that kind... Continue Reading →
While Waiting
¨The master of that slave will come on a day that he does not expect and in an hour that he does not know.¨ Matthew 24:50 (Reference Bible) What a wonderful thing it would be if we could agree that the most beneficial attitude a Christian could possibly attain would be the one of anxious... Continue Reading →
Blind Men Shouting
But the crowd sternly told them to keep silent; yet they cried all the louder, saying: ¨Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!¨ Matthew 20:31 It is a short story of the two blind men found in Matthew 20 verses 29 to 34. But it is one so fully packed with deep spiritual healing... Continue Reading →
The Last Being First
And said, ¨These last put in one hour´s work; still you made them equal to us who bore the burden of the day and the burning heat!¨ Matthew 20:12 Jesus lays out for us the concept of the first being last and the last being first. Read Matthew 20:1-16 We could dispute all day just... Continue Reading →
Can We Walk On Water?
In reply Peter said to him: ¨Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you over the waters.¨ He said ¨Come!¨ Matthew 14:28-29 (Reference Bible) Peter must have been frightened but a spark of hope burned in his heart that this was actually his Master walking out there on the lake. So he... Continue Reading →
Who Denied Jesus?
The story about Peter denying Jesus is a familiar one. It is depicted here again in John 18. We have all read it or heard that story many times. We may often feel a sense of pity for what Peter may have suffered when he failed His Lord and Master. But perhaps there is more... Continue Reading →
