For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20 (NIV) People are upset about hearing too much of Christ. They don´t want to hear more about Jesus. They want to stop His followers from speaking of Him. They tell Peter and John to cut it out. But Peter tells... Continue Reading →
Witnessing God
You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. Acts 3:15 (NIV) People come running to see what the miraculous healing is all about. Peter takes this opportunity to put everything into perspective. God has power to do any kind of wonder. Man does not. ... Continue Reading →
Spirit Power
‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to His followers. He speaks directly to the ones who have followed Him... Continue Reading →
Go With The News
Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her. John 20:18 (NIV) Jesus has risen. He shows Himself to Mary. He asks her to share the news of the marvelous movements of God. He asks her to go... Continue Reading →
Let Go?
Jesus said, "Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.' " John 20:17 (NIV) As Jesus speaks to Mary His words pierce right into her... Continue Reading →
One Who Sees Testifies
The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. John 19:35 (NIV) They want to clean up the mess before their solemn day. But when they are going to break the legs of our Saviour,... Continue Reading →
Jesus Is Moved #Compassion #Christ #God
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. John 11:33 (NIV) Have we suffered the loss of a loved one or friend? Have we witnessed the silent reverence of spirit when the breath of life is removed from someone... Continue Reading →
Remarkable Faith #Jesus #Christ #God
The man answered, "Now that is remarkable! You don't know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes.’ John 9:30 (NIV) Here is a man who has come into contact with Jesus for the first time. He is a changed man. He has been restored to health. He is excited. He is free to... Continue Reading →
The Light That Knows
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 →
Jesus Walks On Seas
When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. John 6:19(NIV) In the story, Jesus came to the Disciples. He came at the right moment. Maybe it wasn´t the moment they would have preferred, but it was the moment... Continue Reading →
