Have you ever held a newborn baby? If you have, you realize how helpless they are. Yet this prophesy said that Messiah comes as a child. This, of course, came true at the birth of Jesus. This helpless child would grow up and be the Savior. This Messiah saves all those who place their faith …
Have you ever felt a tremendous burden on your shoulders? Perhaps you feel that way right now. The good news is that Jesus lifts my burden as I pray to Him. Sometimes, we think we can carry the heavy burdens of life, but over time, we soon find out these burdens wear us down. Jesus …
Surprisingly, the act of rejoicing transforms us. Paul gives us some fantastic insight about rejoicing. Philippians 4:4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice![1] Notice Paul says our joy is in the Lord, not in our circumstances that try to steal our joy from us. Science tells us when we are …
Scripture often contrasts darkness with light. Darkness usually represents sin, and light characterizes good. The question is: will you let Jesus light your path? Jesus teaches how He is the Light. John 8:12Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have …
How can we be encouraged in dark times? Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we experience tough times. Poor choices, relationship problems, health complications, job issues, or other things can cause difficult times. Where do we turn, and what do we do when issues of the day threaten to overwhelm us? We can …
Our enemy ignores the resurrection, but the truth can’t be hidden. When Jesus rose from the dead, it changed everything and impacted every person. The resurrection of Jesus is the center of the Christian faith and the truth we stand on. Through the resurrection of Jesus, the power of God was evident to everyone. Death …
We may fail, but Jesus keeps His promises. This is a comforting thought because we know as sinners, we fall short. Our Lord is like the giant rock in the river that never moves and can always be counted on. I remember when I got into trouble as a boy and had to go and …
The fact that the Lord works through people is impressive when you stop and ponder that reality. There is not a person on this earth too far from the Lord’s reach who the blood of Jesus can’t save. In professional sports, no coach would call a person out of the stands with no athletic ability …
Jesus has risen! This must have been the most beautiful words Mary Magdalene and the other Mary had ever heard. As they walked to the tomb, I imagine they were grieving over the loss of Jesus, who they saw die on the cross for our sins. If I were them walking to the tomb, I …
Angels are amazing and give us a glimpse into the spiritual realm we don’t usually see. Have you ever encountered an angel? This is an interesting question because, as believers, we meet angels regularly, although we may not be aware of it. We can’t see angels unless they make themselves visible, but that does not …