God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. Acts 10:45 (NIV) It is an error that has always been present in religious circles. Some feel privileged or right with God, but cannot imagine their less-righteous brothers or... Continue Reading →
But Peter made him get up. "Stand up," he said, "I am only a man myself." Acts 10:26 (NIV) Amazing power is displayed from above. Pure hearts can see and recognize it easily. Direct instruction, vision and hearing from Heaven come to humble souls. In this crucial hour, with the hand of God so... Continue Reading →
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. Acts 9:41 (NIV) A good disciple dies. God sends another powerful friend of His to the funeral. But the outcome is unexpected. Peter sends the weeping out. He... Continue Reading →
"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up. Acts 9:34 (NIV) He has been in bed for 8 years. He has no control of his situation. He cannot move. He is paralyzed. But Peter visits. He is a man focused... Continue Reading →
When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26 (NIV) He comes to the Believers. But nobody seems to believe that this man could really be a disciple. They know of his past. It doesn´t... Continue Reading →
He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. Acts 3:21 (NIV) The Bible speaks often about times. There is a time for everything. It makes references between the times in the past and uses them to show of times... Continue Reading →
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2 47 (NIV) They are happy! They are saved and they know it! They have come to believe in all that God is doing for them. God has blessed them... Continue Reading →
‘And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.’ John 14:13 (NIV) God loves to answer prayers. Jesus encourages us to ask in His name. But what is it that we are talking about? What should we be talking about? Does this mean that... Continue Reading →
When he was gone, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. John 13:31 (NIV) A.W. Tozer spoke of paradoxes in the Christian life and faith. When we look carefully the Bible is full of them. Jesus is overwhelmed with the weight of emotion that comes over Him. ... Continue Reading →
Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. John 12:42-43 (NIV) As we come to know Jesus are... Continue Reading →
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