The thief’s purpose is to get, but Jesus’ purpose is to give. John 10: 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.[1] Here life is the Greek word zoe. This means the absolute fullness of life, life real and genuine, a life …
The Jewish leadership looked forward to a person who would save the nation, but they didn’t think the Messiah had to be God. But Jesus told them He is God as He declares, “I am the bread of life.” We may see the words “I am” as simple English, but God used them to name …
Struggling to see beyond the surface is a trap anyone can fall into when looking at people and situations through the lens of the world. Through a miracle, Jesus fed the 5000 with five barley loaves and two fish. The next day, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” Previously, Jesus had done other …
Finding fulfillment in Christ is often a process as the Lord refines us like gold in the fire. While in a concentration camp during World War II, Bestie Ten Boom, to her sister’s surprise, gave thanks for the fleas in their infested barracks. She then quoted Scripture. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Be thankful in all circumstances, for …
As people came to Jesus, they were looking for a sign. John 6: 30 They answered, “Show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do? [1] But Jesus had just multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed thousands of people. That was a huge sign. If the …
After the feeding of the 5000, the people searched and found Jesus. They wanted Him to do works of God, but Jesus told them, “Your work is to believe.” John 6: 28 They replied, “We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?” 29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from …
Jesus tells us to seek spiritual food. John 6: 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” [1] I remember reading in grade school about the Klondike Gold …
The disciples were stunned after Jesus calmed a dangerous storm on the Sea of Galilee. Luke 8:25b The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!” [1] The group was crossing the Sea when an unexpected storm came …
Jesus asked a curious question to an ill man. John 5: 6 When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” [1] This man had been seeking healing at the pool of Bethesda, along with many others. He had been ill for …
The value of your soul is so great that no money or resources could purchase it. We do not think much about this, but God does, for He made you and died for your sins. Jesus tells us in Mark 8:36, “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your …