God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. Acts 12: 2 (NIV) In our world today we have come to think differently of the price. Commerce has flourished. Materialism has grown. People go out in search of bargains. We have become consumer machines! We want more for less. It... Continue Reading →
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. Acts9:15 (NIV) God asks Ananias to respond to a specific call. He wants him to go and touch a man of ill repute. This seems... Continue Reading →
God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Acts 2:32 (NIV) What is a Christian? What are we? Are we people who think a certain way? Are we a people who act in a certain prescribed manner? Are we people who have been mentally convinced by special... Continue Reading →
When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. John 6:5-6 (NIV) People come to see and know Jesus. ... 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 →
" 'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I'll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.' " Luke 13:8-9 (NIV) People came to Jesus with their concern. They brought to Jesus´ attention the fact that some had fallen... Continue Reading →
Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:20 (NIV) Jesus starts on one of His most famous lessons. He looks at His followers and starts to call down all kinds of blessing upon them. He tells them they are blessed because of... Continue Reading →
"I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." Mark 14:62 (NIV) Mankind needs one good reason to finally put Jesus to death. They have been trying to put together their case against Him. The world... Continue Reading →
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today--yes, tonight--before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times." Mark 14:30 (NIV) Peter was horrified. So are we. Is Jesus telling us that times will come where we will fall away? What? Impossible! We are His followers! We have demonstrated our loyalty time and... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 