To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:11,12 God will make us worthy of our calling? What does that mean? Well, that we are not and could never be worthy on our own. Why? Why does he seek to fulfill all of our works of... Read Full Story
About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." "Surely not... Read Full Story
And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Matthew 10:14 Jesus knew the seriousness of the situation. He told his men to get in, spread the Word and if they got no response, to get out. Imagine denying the Gospel when Jesus was living among them? When they could pull up a blanket, hear His teachings directly from Him and have a nice fish dinner afterwards? We must also realize that timing is everything... Read Full Story
As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. 2 Corinthians 7:9 This thought is tossin and turning in Pauls head. ....I'm sorry I grieved you but I don't regret it but I do regret it but only for a little while did I regret it....... Got it? It's hard to be truthful, to discipline, to point out short comings. Sometimes you just have to clench your fists and be blunt. It probably will hurt some people's feelings, but if it is done out of love... Read Full Story
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 There is nothing under the sun that is a new temptation for us. Somewhere somebody has gone or is going through the same things we are. In turn, there is nothing God has not seen or dealt with. Our problems often come when we try to do things... Read Full Story
The governor again said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barabbas." Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!" Matthew 27:21,22 As was tradition at the Passover feast, Pilate offered up a prisoner to be released for the crowd. Jesus or Barrabas. Jesus, the Messiah they had been waiting for, or Barrabas, the notorious, murderous prisoner. Here the fear of losing rank caught... Read Full Story
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him." Matthew 17:5 Peter had just witnessed one of the most amazing sights he'll ever see, and what does he do? Fall down in awe? Nope, he opened his mouth and started ramblin and ramblin. About now God spoke up, "Hey, this is My Son and even I am pleased so just shut up and listen!" Back to fishing; I've been doing it my... Read Full Story
When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me." John 5:6,7 This man, paralyzed for 38 years lay beside this pool, Bethesda, on a daily basis just waiting for someone to help him in the water. Jesus approached him with the simple question, "Do you want to be... Read Full Story
For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:17 What an awesome day it will be, when we stand before Him in our robes of white, getting our first taste of the living water that gives us eternal life with Him. No more sorrows or pain. The tears will be wiped away! There's a lot of suffering and injustice in this world. Not many days pass without a bit of... Read Full Story
'The Lord said to my Lord,Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet'? Matthew 22:44 Jesus tosses out a riddle to the Pharisees, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?" Stating what they thought they knew their reply was, "The Son of David". Jesus answered them with the quote above from Psalm 110. David here declares that Jesus is his Lord. So how is He his son? A confusing bit of scripture here, mainly pointing out the fact that the Pharisees don't know as... Read Full Story
