There’s a saying, cold hands, warm heart. The disciples walking with Jesus to Emmaus said, “were not our hearts burning within us?” A warm heart generally means someone kind, loving, and sympathetic. Here, the disciples’ hearts were not only warm but burning. God’s Presence is Often Associated with Fire God shows Himself in fire often …
The story of the healing by the pool shows a problem of religiosity. According to Miriam-Webster, religiosity is intense, excessive, or fervent religiousness. [1] John 5: 9 Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! But this miracle happened on the Sabbath, 10 so the Jewish leaders objected. They said to …
God stirs hearts for His purpose because He loves us and is a God of intervention. Have you ever cooked something that required some stirring? Stirring usually takes time; when God’s Holy Spirit stirs in us, it also takes time. What happens when the Holy Spirit stirs in your heart? Sometimes I think of the …
Resisting God hardens our hearts. You may not be aware of this as you make subtle decisions that resist the Holy Spirit. Like soil erosion, having a hardened heart does not happen overnight. The word “heart” is an important word used in the Bible and is crucial regarding our spiritual condition. When I have a …
Our heart affects our understanding. This becomes more evident as we journey through life. Nothing affects our life more than how we respond to the call of Jesus in our life. Some may respond as young people, others later in life, and others not at all. All of us are a work in progress as …