Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3 NIV Three friends sat on the peak of a mountain of sand somewhere in the desert of Nevada. The sun had... Continue Reading →
He Will Do It
The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 1st Thessalonians 5:24 NIV Something inside of her seemed to be reaching towards God. She had a friend who was a Christian. So she went to him to for help. She had gone to church before. Her parents were Christians. Her husband... Continue Reading →
Found Jesus Yet?
and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead--Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. 1st Thessalonians 1:10 NIV “Have you found Jesus yet?” The man asks Forest Gump in the famous movie. “I didn´t know I was supposed to be looking for Him.” He replies. In his... Continue Reading →
As God´s Chosen
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV A couple once had the joy of marrying off two of their boys. One of the boys married a sweet caring young lady that happily joined in whatever the family was up to. ... Continue Reading →
Not Realizing
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance? Romans 2:4 NIV Christians believe that we must go from being bad to being good. This is the truth, but only part of the truth. We could go on for years or... Continue Reading →
Not Allowed
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. Acts 16:7 (NIV) God sees what we do not. God´s timing is always perfect. What is imperfect and needs constant modification are our human will and our nature. By nature we... Continue Reading →
Time It Takes
He overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance. All this took about 450 years. Acts 13:19-20 (NIV) We are impatient. We want everything now. In our hurry we unconsciously try to apply our haste to God. We think that He should move without irritating us with... Continue Reading →
Healing Effects Of Jesus
He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. Acts 3:8 (NIV) Peter offers the poor crippled beggar a healing hand. As he and John touch him and lift him to his feet, the Spirit of God in them... Continue Reading →
Striking Jesus
"If I said something wrong," Jesus replied, "testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?" John 18:23 (NIV) Whaaackkkk!!!! It resounds across the courtyard. Somebody didn´t like the response they found in Jesus. The guard lashes out and strikes our Saviour. If it had been one... Continue Reading →
