God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
"Why are you sleeping?" he asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation." Luke 22:46 (NIV) The Last Supper is finished. Darkness has fallen over the land. Jesus set off to do what He usually does. He seeks out a quiet solitary place to be with God. His hour... Continue Reading →
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19 (NIV) Jesus tells us He was looking forward to this day when He could celebrate this special feast together with us. He takes bread and... Continue Reading →
‘Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:36 (NIV) Jesus tells us of what to expect to find in these latter days. He speaks of events and attitudes... 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 →
Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. Luke 17:33-34 (NIV) Have we grown tired of hearing of the end of times? Has the message... Continue Reading →
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. "He who has ears... Continue Reading →
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 (NIV) We are sitting here with the Teacher and someone brings Him a plea. They ask Jesus to make their brother share with them. They... Continue Reading →
"He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters.’ Luke 11:23 (NIV) How do we feel about the subject of evil spirits? Do we like to consider the presence of demons? Is that a road which we would prefer not to travel too far down? Would... Continue Reading →
He said to them, "When you pray, say: " 'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ' " Luke 11:2-4 (NIV) Should we think it important to pray?... Continue Reading →
Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 (NIV) Jesus is talking with His confided few. They are discussing the importance of the Son of Man. Jesus shares a little of God´s plan of redemption and... Continue Reading →
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