When the Jewish leadership confronted Jesus about stopping the Temple marketplace, why did Jesus ask about John? Luke 20: 3 “Let me ask you a question first,” he replied. 4 “Did John’s authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?”[1] Herod had beheaded John the Baptist over two years before this confrontation. Why would John be …
The fact that God hears our prayers tells us our prayers are important. The Lord hears all the cries of His children, no matter how many people are praying to Him at one time. Mark 10:27Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with …
Have you thought about the role of angels in our lives? Although we don’t see the angels in the invisible realm, they are just as real as the invisible air we breathe. In the book of Hebrews, the Lord gives us insight into the relationship between angels and man. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits …
Interceding for others through prayer is one of the greatest gifts from God we will ever receive. Perhaps as you read this, the Lord is prompting you to pray for someone. Don’t hesitate to stop and pray! We may never know on this side of eternity how our prayers made a difference in the lives …
Have you ever been around a person who enjoyed serving others? Serving others with joy is a beautiful trait that can be very satisfying. Serving God is a gift. Modern psychology supports what the Bible has long told us: helping others is good for our well-being. Jesus, our Savior, is the greatest servant the world …
Do you think there are blessings from obeying the Lord? Would you like the blessings of the Lord poured out upon your life? I believe we all would, but we don’t always realize the connection between blessings and obedience to the Lord. The world usually thinks of blessings in terms of wealth, but God’s blessings …
Zechariah makes mention of salvation through forgiveness as he prophesies what his son will do. Luke 1: 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. [1] Zechariah was a priest and would have known of the Old Testament prophesies of Messiah. Interestingly, the Holy Spirit emphasizes forgiveness in Zechariah’s …
Many throughout history have been persecuted for faith in Jesus. In 2004 I went to Russia on a mission trip and met Pastor Alexander. He had been imprisoned in the gulag for years for passing out Christian tracts. I had never met a person imprisoned for their faith before. Through this experience, the Lord matured …
Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. What does that mean, and why is the baptism of the Holy Spirit essential? Have you taken the step of faith and asked Jesus into your heart? You don’t want to miss out on the Holy Spirit coming to live inside you. Eternity in heaven begins in …
As followers of Jesus, we need to strive for the goal of being a humble servant. Perhaps the Lord is working in your heart today, refining you into the humble servant that He desires. John the Baptist was a humble servant who prepared the way for the greatest servant, Jesus. John’s outward appearance of simple …