The blessings of following Jesus are eternal, while the riches of this world are temporary, like a vapor. The Psalmist gives insight into the brevity of life. Psalm 103:15Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. [1] When I delivered the evening message at Bible camp a few weeks ago, …
Are you prepared for the cost of commitment to being a disciple of Jesus? If you’re like me, you may not have grasped this until you became a mature Christian. The good news is that the Christian walk is often a journey of learning, and as we grow in faith, we develop a deeper understanding …
The cost of following Jesus becomes apparent as Jesus travels towards Jerusalem. Jesus knew the hearts of those surrounding Him. Some wanted a new political kingdom to overthrow the Romans, while others sought casual discipleship, and a few truly sought Jesus as their Messiah. Luke 14: 25 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around …
Jesus had just told the Parable of the Rich Fool, which compares earthly wealth versus eternal wealth. The rich fool had bought into the lie that the one who dies with the most wealth wins. The rich man did not have a posthumous win but a loss. Jesus summed up what genuine wealth is. Luke …
Guarding against greed isn’t a new issue; it has been needed since biblical times. Our enemy, satan, is always trying to trap us by leading us to believe that our worth depends on material things, power, and other worldly possessions. Once we pursue greed and the desire for more, we realize it’s empty, and our enemy …
The Holy Spirit’s guidance is available to everyone and is vital for every believer on our faith journey. It is often in those difficult places, when we have to rely on the Holy Spirit, that the Lord teaches us to depend on Him. In God’s grace, when we experience such work of the Lord in …
God desires that we make a bold confession of Christ. Luke 12: 8 “I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels. 9 But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels. [1] Jesus had …
A new beginning requires an ending, as we can see in the lives of Peter, James, and John, when Jesus called them to be His disciples. When Jesus called Peter, his decision to follow Him wasn’t merely an addition to his life; it was a radical reorientation that required him to leave behind his entire …
Fishing for humanity is one of the greatest gifts the Lord can give us. I am always amazed that the Lord involves us in His work, especially fishing for people. Jesus loved being around fishermen and fishing. Peter may have been an experienced fisherman, but Jesus was more knowledgeable about fishing because He made them. …
Don’t be startled by God’s call because He is always working in our lives in ways we are not aware of. Noah was going about his life when God called him to build an ark to save his family from the flood. Moses was a simple Shepherd in the Sinai desert when God called …