God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 1st Thessalonians 5:4 NIV Two men were rowing a boat between two islands. It was only about 40 miles but they rowed most of the night. At daybreak, they could see the entrance to the harbor. It... Continue Reading →
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. Acts 20:24 (NIV) Not everyone can expect the same for their future as Paul was led to know would... Continue Reading →
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Acts 13:48 (NIV) A door opens in the hearts and lives of some to come and know the Lord. Others though find reason for negative thoughts and selfishness. They would... Continue Reading →
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, Acts 13:9 (NIV) We Christian love to imagine ourselves as a warriors for the Lord. We love to think that our choice to believe in an all-powerful God brings strength to us. We like to think... Continue Reading →
‘I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me." John 13:20 (NIV) If someone were to come to us now and say they were sent from Jesus to give us a message, what would we tell them? How would we take them? ... Continue Reading →
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me -- just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.’ John 10:14-15 (NIV) Jesus takes the time. He repeats Himself on purpose. He gently leads us forward on some intricate... Continue Reading →
The man answered, "Now that is remarkable! You don't know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes.’ John 9:30 (NIV) Here is a man who has come into contact with Jesus for the first time. He is a changed man. He has been restored to health. He is excited. He is free to... Continue Reading →
And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. John 6:39 (NIV) Are there a lot of experts who are eager to tell us what God wants? Are there many who have spent... Continue Reading →
When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" John 5:6 (NIV) Jesus comes across this man by the pool in Bethesda. He sees that the man has been crippled for 38 years. Obviously His heart... Continue Reading →
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:45 (NIV) People are finding it difficult to understand vital truths about Jesus Christ. We look to our understanding of the world around us. We look to what we know and trust. But has God forever been telling us that there is more... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 