Paul replied, "Short time or long--I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." Acts 26:29 (NIV) The Prayer is that we may all become Christians. But what does it mean to be a Christian? Is a Christian just... Continue Reading →
Opening Doors
They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him. Acts 12:10 (NIV) It seems like a dream. It is too good... Continue Reading →
See Into Heaven
He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. Acts 10:11 (NIV) On the rooftop he finds himself ravished with hunger. He devotes himself to prayer. The man of God turns his attention towards Heaven. Then God opens the door! He peels back the... Continue Reading →
Who Sees Angels
One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!" Acts 10:3 (NIV) He is described as devout and God-fearing. It is said that he gives generously to those in need. Scriptures say he prays to God regularly.... Continue Reading →
Proving Jesus Is Christ
Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Acts9:22 (NIV) He is a changed man. He has come to know Jesus. This is not a figure of speech. It is not a convenient expression. This man has been confronted by our... Continue Reading →
The One Sent
"This is that Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will send you a prophet like me from your own people.' Acts 7:37 Moses heralds the coming of Jesus. He speaks of a great Prophet. This One is sent to us by God. He points to Christ. New Testament and Old blend together in harmony... Continue Reading →
A Little While
"In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me." John 16:16 (NIV) Do those words just leap right out from the pages? “In a little while,” Jesus says. In one short sentence He speaks of in a time and after a time. Speaking of... Continue Reading →
True Follower
Peter asked, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you." John 13:37 (NIV) The churches are full of satisfied Christians. There are so many who are happy about what they have found already. Many of us have found our contentment in our refined lives, our support group and... Continue Reading →
Life-Giving Bread
‘For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." John 6;33 (NIV) Have we all worked our way through the thought process of why we approach Jesus? Have we taken the time to bring the issue up with Him? Those who made their choices long ago,... Continue Reading →
Jesus Withdraws
Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:15 (NIV) Excitement builds. People begin to realize that Jesus could be the Prophet they have been waiting for. He should be their King. They want to take Him and place Him on the... Continue Reading →
