Have you’ve ever wondered about the ministry of angels? Although angels are around us, they are usually hidden from our view. Sometimes they do become visible as part of their assignment from the Lord as we see in the story of the women who went to the tomb of Jesus. John 20:11 But Mary stood outside …
When you read the Bible, has there been a time when you learn something new? God, through the power of the Holy Spirit gives revelation. He can turn the light on in your heart with this new revelation and give understanding that shocks you. Wow! I get excited when that happens to me. Living Word …
Have you ever been in a situation where there seemed to be an impossible barrier? Remember, the Lord removes barriers. Your barrier may be an illness, a desire for a child, a marriage that is on the rocks, or an addiction that you can’t overcome. As well as that, there are times when there seem …
My father went to the doctor and after testing, it was discovered that he had cancer. This is a time when life looks dark. Darkness seemed to have invaded his world, but in the midst of this storm there was the light of Jesus. His faith in Jesus as his Savior would carry him through …
In Pilate’s encounter with Jesus, the word king or kingdom is mentioned eleven times. According to The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, a king is one that is supreme or preeminent in a particular group, category, or sphere. Pilate had questioned Jesus and found Him not guilty. I don’t think Pilate really thought …
God never promised us this life would be easy, but He does promise this: He is bigger than any storm we face in this world. This is a matter of His peace versus fear. And He’s always working for our good, even in the places where we can’t see, even in the circumstances that we …
Riots and violence have made the headlines in recent months. We may wonder, where is self-control? Galatians 5:22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.[1] I believe all of us want to grow in the fruit of self-control of Jesus and …
Throughout history there have been questions about what determines truth. Some say truth is a narrative constructed by the rulers of this world to control the average person. To others, truth is subjective or an opinion. Still others believe truth is a product of cultural agreement, and still others deny the concept of truth altogether.[1] …
The Roman governor Pilate was part an earthly kingdom which he understood. Jesus spoke of a spiritual kingdom which confused Pilate. Their encounter was a clash of two kingdoms. John 18: 33 Then Pilate went back into his headquarters and called for Jesus to be brought to him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” he …
How do God’s words of prophecy about the Savior help us to encounter Jesus? How do prophecies of Jesus give hope and confidence in God’s word? Pilate did not know nor care about the Jewish prophecies, but the author John does give us readers insight into the situation. John 18:29 So Pilate, the governor, went out …