Jesus finds us because He is the God of intervention and the Good Shepherd. As we review the Scriptures, it becomes evident that we don’t find the Lord as some may think, but it is always the Lord who finds us. To illustrate this, Jesus told parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and …
Sharing Jesus with others is one of our greatest blessings as God’s child. Who was the person who shared Jesus with you? Was it a parent, a friend, a teacher, or another significant person the Lord brought into your life? A friend was a truck driver far from home when a fellow trucker shared the …
Following Jesus involves action as the Holy Spirit leads us. As believers, we are to be our Savior’s arms, feet, and voice. Romans 10:15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news! [1] Bringing the …
John the Baptist is the only person to call Jesus the lamb of God as he prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah. This God-given discernment about the identity of the Messiah must have stirred his heart for what the Lord was unfolding. John 1:35 The following day John was again standing with two …
The gift of spiritual discernment comes from the Holy Spirit and is crucial in a believer’s journey. Paul wanted the believers in Philippi to grow in their knowledge of God. That way they could choose a God-pleasing way of life. Philippians 1:9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will …
The test of possessions and power may not be on your radar, yet everyone undergoes this trial. We must teach children to share; it does not come naturally. As adults, we may be more subtle, but we often act like small children regarding possessions and power. The Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be …
The test of pride is often a recurring test that we face throughout our lives. We come into the world with a pride nature, but we can overcome this sin with the Lord’s help. We may not know we are caught up in pride because we have blind spots, but our sin is evident to …
Everyone undergoes the test of physical need along our spiritual journey. This earthy life is an ongoing test. Each person has physical needs, such as food and shelter, but will we place those ahead of our spiritual needs? Making spiritual needs a priority is not the way of the world but God’s way. Isaiah 55: …
Using God’s word in a spiritual battle is our greatest weapon to withstand enemy attacks. We see Jesus model this in our story. Our enemy, satan, is a formidable enemy who is cunning and deceptive and devises strategies against us to lead us into sin. Paul gives us insight into this battle, which can only …
Satan works to stop God’s plan throughout the Bible and in our lives. Satan had already fallen into sin when God created Adam. Although angels are mighty creations, God created humanity in His image. Satan was at war with God and corrupted one-third of the angels, who also fell into sin. Unlike humankind, there would …