I understand Peter not wanting to accept what Jesus was telling him about His death. The thought must have been horrifying. Frightening. Unbelievable. Yet it was necessary for man’s redemption. Such a hard, hard road Jesus faced. What if Jesus had chosen not to go through with God’s plan? Think…
The most life-changing realization anyone will ever make is that moment when he sees Jesus for who He truly is. Because at that moment, the person faces a decision: do I accept Him as my personal Savior, or do I “do life” on my own? How I pray recognition and…
In times of worry or fear or confusion, I need to 1) remember what Jesus has done for me in the past and, therefore, trust Him to meet my present needs; and 2) not get so focused on the physical that I neglect the spiritual. My physical body is meant…
HYMN DAY! This chorus actually comes from a hymn by Charles Wesley, but the verses were penned by R.E. Hudson. This is one to sing with gusto: “All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above.” 1 All praise to Him who reigns above In majesty supreme, Who gave His Son for…
Jesus healed those who were brought to Him. I love picturing the scene! Having been healed of six chronic illnesses in “one fell swoop,” I can imagine how ecstatic the infirm were to be set free. I love how the witnesses to these miracles glorified God. This is what Jesus…
I remember coming home from school upset about the way a fellow student had spoken to me. I also remember Mom telling me that what comes out of a person says a lot about how they are on the inside; someone who is so unkind must be very unhappy. As…
Fear comes when I look at the world instead of keeping my eyes on the One who has overcome the world. Turn your eyes upon Jesus; look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.
Even while mourning the death of His cousin, He was stirred with compassion toward those in need. Always giving. Always serving. Always loving. Oh, to be more like Jesus.
HYMN DAY! “No, Not One” by Johnson Oatman, Jr., gives a wonderful overview of who Jesus is to any who call on His name. 1 There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus– No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul’s diseases– No, not one!…
Confronting someone about their sin will offend. Because nobody likes to be told they’re doing something wrong. But leaving someone in sin is the worst kind of offense. How can repentance come unless we’re confronted with our sin? How can freedom come unless we cast off our sin? Jesus loved…
