God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the King of Israel!" John 12:13 (NIV) They hear of Him. They know He is coming. People start getting excited. People do what they can to prepare Him away. They... Continue Reading →
‘No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father." John 10:18 (NIV) One who comes close enough must admit that the Christian has the supreme delight to consider... Continue Reading →
‘I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.’ John 10:9 (NIV) Jesus uses many examples and references to help us see into the mysteries of God. He refers to Himself using descriptions that He hopes we can grasp. We have a tendency... Continue Reading →
‘As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.’ John 9:4 (NIV) Whenever Jesus opens His mouth jewels of great value pour out. His words are gifts to us from above. Jesus is healing a man who was born blind. ... Continue Reading →
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 →
The Jews were amazed and asked, "How did this man get such learning without having studied?" Jesus answered, "My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. John 7:15-16 (NIV) They are wondering where He is. Jesus finally shows up on the scene halfway through the celebration. He starts teaching. Does... 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 →
But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. John 6:36-37 (NIV) Is there a difference in becoming a Christian and coming to Christ? Can we make a commitment,... Continue Reading →
Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." John 6:28-29 (NIV) Is it something within our nature? What is it about us that always makes us want to “DO” something? Do we need... Continue Reading →
"If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid. There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is valid.’ John 5:31-32 (NIV) Would it help us all to study the stars? If we took a minute to examine the size, space and distances of the constellations,... Continue Reading →
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