God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 They are gathered to pray to the Lord. All of a sudden wind rushes into the house and around the Disciples. It buffets them violently as it howls through the... Continue Reading →
Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. John 21:25 (NIV) Our writer wraps up his book on his account of Jesus´ life and ministry. As he does he... Continue Reading →
Pilate said, "Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law." John 18:31 (NIV) The angry mob is still trying to get rid of Jesus. He is finally brought before Pilate. In few words we see their intentions which are hardly disguised. Pilate tells them if they really want to judge Jesus they should... Continue Reading →
‘For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. ‘ John 17:8 (NIV) Accept Christ as your personal Saviour! We have all heard it. Perhaps we have admonished others with those words. Usually we follow... Continue Reading →
and so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, "It is the Sabbath; the law forbids you to carry your mat." But he replied, "The man who made me well said to me, 'Pick up your mat and walk.' " John 5:10-11 (NIV) The person who senses a faint desire to turn... Continue Reading →
" 'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' "He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' " Luke 16:30-31 (NIV) Jesus tells us a story. He teaches... Continue Reading →
Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' "But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.' Luke 13:25 (NIV) Has Jesus just taught us that this Kingdom He speaks of is like a... Continue Reading →
‘As you are going with your adversary to the magistrate, try hard to be reconciled to him on the way, or he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge turn you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.’ Luke 12:58 (NIV) Jesus is directing His followers on how... Continue Reading →
Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." Luke 7:50 (NIV) He is invited to come into the house of one of the Pharisees. Jesus comes to the dinner but an interesting scene unfolds. There is a woman there who came looking for Him. Everyone knows she doesn´t have the... Continue Reading →
The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. Luke 3:9-10 (NIV) People are flocking to hear John the Baptist. Out of the wilderness comes this voice calling... Continue Reading →
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