God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Jesus answered, "Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.’ John 8:14 (NIV) Some people cannot accept that Jesus is all that He says He... Continue Reading →
‘All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on." Luke 21:4 (NIV) Jesus observes the offerings people are giving in the sanctuary. He watches as the coins sound out their generous or poor gift. He sees a woman place just... Continue Reading →
"Caesar's," they replied. He said to them, "Then give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." They were unable to trap him in what he had said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent. Luke 20:25-26 (NIV) People are trying to trap Jesus in His words. Are... Continue Reading →
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." Luke 14:13-14 (NIV) Jesus is at a banquet and He is bringing up issues where He sees people get confused. ... Continue Reading →
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!” Luke 13:34 (NIV) Is this the first time we are considering God? Is it the first day... 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 →
Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Luke 5:11 (NIV) Jesus is teaching the people near the lake. He sees some boats and asks to use one to preach from. The fishermen oblige. After... Continue Reading →
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for blind, to release the oppressed,’ Luke 4:18 (NIV) We have heard of the Spirit of the Lord. But what is... Continue Reading →
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened Luke 3:21 (NIV) Should it be interesting to note that Jesus was baptized when He was an adult? There had been rituals to perform for Him as a baby, but was this ceremony saved on purpose... Continue Reading →
"Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" But they did not understand what he was saying to them.’ Luke 2:49-50 (NIV) Jesus was twelve. He had traveled with His family to Jerusalem. On His families return home they did not see Him all... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 