They wouldn’t ask Him questions because they didn’t like the answers He gave. Jesus always spoke the truth, even when it was uncomfortable for His listeners to hear. He spoke the truth, because He knew anything less than the truth would not set them free. He came to SAVE, not…
Love the Lord with all my heart—the heart, where my emotions reside. Emotions are fickle, but God’s love for me is steadfast and sure; therefore, I choose to love and praise Him even when I don’t “feel” like it. Love the Lord with my soul—the soul, the eternal part of…
The Holy Spirit knocks at the heart’s door of every person at some point in life. Some open that door and receive Jesus as their personal Savior, but many keep the door tightly closed, choosing instead to serve self and ignore their need to be saved. Indeed, He calls, but…
HYMN DAY! “Take My Life and Let It Be” by Frances R. Havergal speaks words of commitment and a desire to truly be one of His followers, growing in grace and trust. 1 Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days;…
The crowds were enamored enough to keep those who hated Jesus from acting on their hatred, but not all was well. The crowds realized He had something special, but they didn’t yet realize who He was. Sadly, many people followed Him to be entertained or to get something from Him.…
This verse can be confusing, because I don’t always get what I ask for. (If I did, I’d still have a mom here on earth, among many other things.) So I ask myself…do I not have enough faith? Yes. I do have faith. And that faith lets me see that…
Indignant… They were indignant, because Jesus didn’t do things their way. So close-minded and hard-hearted, these men.. So selfish. So lost. (I need to refresh myself with Matthew 19:26.)
Since Jesus knew what awaited Him, the cheers and accolades must have been bitter to hear. People are so fickle. I don’t want to be fickle. I want my praise and gratitude to be consistent and sincere.
HYMN DAY! “I Am Happy in the Service of the King” by A.H. Ackley isn’t widely sung, but I like it. I hope you will, too. 1 I am happy in the service of the King, I am happy, O so happy; I have peace and joy that nothing else…
