This passage comes on the heels of Jesus healing the blind man on the Sabbath. The Pharisees have already grilled Jesus who has tried to explain to them who He was many times. Prior to the healing He was asked who sinned in regard to the blindness, him or his parents. Jesus clearly states it […]
When the gospel struck my heart for real the first time, I gave up my life and asked God to guide me. In looking back, I didn’t even have a clue of what would happen next. I was simply knew I had sinned against Him and needed His forgiveness and guidance. I didn’t fully understand […]
What a merciful God and loving Father we have! We were once dead in our trespasses happily letting our bodies do whatever they desired in accordance with every dark and evil force of wickedness. Without acknowledging Him, we carried on as children deserving His wrath. But God, being rich in mercy, had other plans […]
We love the stories about the little guy who went against all odds and pushed himself to the ultimate limit. The story of the underdog that in the end triumphs gives us a sense that we too can overcome. The notion that anything is possible if you just work hard enough is probably the number […]
The shepherds chose to trust in God’s provision and went to see the thing that was told to them (Luke 2:15). Trusting and obeying meant they got to get one of the first glances of their Lord and Savior. It also meant an increase in their faith and knowledge that God is who He […]
As Paul travels, he is continuos led by the Spirit and begins to see and communicate a final goodbye to those he has poured into. Knowing that he will not see their face again. He commends them to God and the gospel and reminds them to work hard as it is better to give […]
Often times I use rewards to motivate my children. We may spend the afternoon working in the garden to receive the reward of going swimming or to a movie. How much greater a reward it is for us to spend eternity with Jesus? Knowing we will spend an eternity with Him not only gives […]
Did you catch this? The God of Peace who raised Jesus from the dead, is the same God equipping you with everything good and working in you everything that is pleasing to Him. Wow! This is no small truth! This tells me that God’s plan in me is destined for success. It’s hard to […]
This truth is what gives me clear direction in the midst of the greatest storm. We have to remember God is doing much greater work than what we can see. He is reconciling all things to Himself. We are just a part of that process that is causing all things to work together […]
When we look to ourselves and our feeble attempt to live up to God’s standard we have no place to go but our knees. Who can stand before a righteous and holy God? His Word gives us the only true hope; Jesus Christ and his finished work at the cross. He is mighty but […]