God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; Matthew 26:59 (KJV) It continues, this trial of Jesus. Didn´t He suffer enough that night while He went before the Jews and before the Romans? But here we are today, still putting Him on the... Continue Reading →
And Jesus said unto him, ¨Friend, wherefore art thou come?¨ Then came they and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. Matthew 26:50 (KJV) Have you ever wondered if Jesus has asked that question of us? Many people come to Jesus each and every day. Some even go up to Him with the sweetest kiss. ... 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 →
¨Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.¨ Matthew 26:41 (KJV) There are some bold new teachers out there these days which would have us think that there is more power in just one prayer. These confident people push the idea that we show... Continue Reading →
And going a little way forward, he fell upon his face, praying and saying: ¨My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you will.¨ Matthew 26:39 (Reference Bible) How great the pressure must have been for our Savior that night in the garden... Continue Reading →
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Matthew 26:26 (ASV) We are gathered around the table. Jesus is with us. It seems to be a normal moment like so many others before. We are all... Continue Reading →
He said: ¨Go into the city and to So-and-so and say to him, The Teacher says, ´My appointed time is near; I will celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your home.´¨ Matthew 26:18 (Reference Bible) There is so much to consider here in just one text. That Jesus could be working on so... Continue Reading →
¨For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.¨ Matthew 26:11 (Reference Bible) The Disciples got a little upset when they saw this woman pouring out the expensive perfume on Jesus. They thought that they knew what the Lord wanted but acted out on their own without seeking His... Continue Reading →
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