After Experiencing God

While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.  Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.  Luke 24:51:52 (NIV) By now have the followers of Jesus had sufficient time for it to sink in to them that they were in the Presence of a Divine Being? ... Continue Reading →

What Should We Do?

The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." "What should we do then?" the crowd asked.  Luke 3:9-10 (NIV) People are flocking to hear John the Baptist.  Out of the wilderness comes this voice calling... Continue Reading →

Set Free to Praise

Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. Luke 1:64 (NIV) The baby is born to Elizabeth.  The Jewish custom was to take the baby to be circumcised on the eighth day.  Zechariah had been unable to speak since the angel had appeared to him to... Continue Reading →

Jesus Cries to His Father

"Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me.  Yet not what I will, but what you will."  Mark 14:36 (NIV) There He was, the very Son of God.  He was brought to His breaking point.  He was so grieved that He said He could just about die.  What sorrow! ... Continue Reading →

The Reward

`I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.´  Mark 9:41 (NIV) Every time we come across a promise from Jesus, shouldn´t we pause and check it out?  Here Jesus draws our attention to those who show... Continue Reading →

The Baptist´s Message

And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.  I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:7-8 (NIV) This was the message used to prepare the Way for the hearts... Continue Reading →

Preparing the Way

The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”  Mark 1:1-2  (NIV) Reading the old testament is like watching one of the great movie classics.  Grand scenes unfold where... Continue Reading →

New Wine in New Skins

Nobody sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old outer garment, for the new piece pulls away from the garment and the tear becomes worse.  Matthew 9:16(New World Translation) In Matthew 9 verses 14-17 Jesus was approached by some of John´s disciples.  They were asking Him why they had to fast, but Jesus´ disciples... Continue Reading →

Looking For That Narrow Door

Whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it.  Matthew 7:14 (Reference Bible)   Jesus calls. It is for those who hear His voice to react. Scripture tells us and therefore we can be sure, that not many of us will take the necessary... Continue Reading →

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