God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. Mark 6:41 (TNIV) Wow, just unbelievable! Can we possibly imagine what it would have... Continue Reading →
At that he did get up, and immediately picked up his cot and walked out in front of them all, so that they were all simply carried away, and they glorified God, saying: “We have never saw the like of it.” Mark 2:12 (Reference Bible) Amazed, astonished, surprised and carried away, these are some of... Continue Reading →
And he said to them “Let us go elsewhere, to the adjoining towns, that I may preach there also; for it was for this that I came out.” Mark 1:38 (Byington) Why did Jesus come? What does He say it was for? What is your take on it? Do you ask yourself these questions? Or... Continue Reading →
And early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went outside and left for a lonely place, and there he began praying. Mark 1:35 (Reference Bible) There are some wonderful times of day to pray to the Lord our God. But few of them can compare to those early hours... Continue Reading →
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Matthew 28:9 (KJV)The women were hurrying from the tomb where the angel had told them that Jesus had risen. They were frightened and glad at the same time. ... Continue Reading →
The angel said unto the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified." Matthew 28:5 (NIV)There are moments when select people are blessed by having their eyes opened to see these spiritual beings that we call angels. The skeptic will forever puff himself up and belittle... Continue Reading →
And again he denied it, with an oath: ¨I do not know the man!¨ Matthew 26:72 (Reference Bible) Peter was in the courtyard and people kept noticing that he had been one of those who followed Jesus. When he was confronted, his response was denial. Peter loved Jesus and thought He was the Messiah, but... Continue Reading →
And Jesus said unto him, ¨ Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.¨ Matthew 26:64 (ASV) Jesus was still on trial. He had not yet been condemned to death. However, those who... Continue Reading →
¨In that case, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must take place this way?¨ Matthew 26:54 (Reference Bible)Jesus was confronted by a mob to take Him into custody. His companions were startled and afraid. Yet Jesus kept His composure. He had known this moment was coming and was already prepared for it. In... Continue Reading →
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Matthew 26:44 (KJV) Before we get up off of our knees and turn to other things let us consider a bit more about prayer. It has been put forth that the fact that our Savior returned to His... Continue Reading →
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