God’s Word tells us our greatest need is forgiveness. Jesus came into this world to die for our sins and rise again so we could receive forgiveness. Although other needs in life are necessary, such as water, food, and shelter, nothing compares to our spiritual needs. Today you may have a significant burden because of …
The importance of obedience is taught many times in the Bible. Is the Lord prompting you to obey what He has said? If we are honest, I believe we all struggle with obedience at times. God may call us, like a parent, to stop doing something or start doing something, yet we act like we …
Jesus’ heart of compassion is so great for each person it is hard for us to comprehend. Over and over in the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates His understanding for others by His actions. This same compassion propelled Jesus to come to this earth and die for our sins on the cross at Calvary. In our story …
Desperation humbles us. Have you ever experienced the kind of desperation that made you look to God amid struggles? If so, what did the Lord teach you through this? There is something about coming to the end of ourselves which forces us to look to God. I am always amazed as the Lord is so …
Faith is the greatest miracle that God gives us. Sometimes people can get caught up in the miraculous of people healed physically and miss the most critical part. The vital factor is placing our faith in Jesus as our Savior. While a miracle is impressive, and I have seen them firsthand, this does not compare …
Jesus engages in spiritual warfare as He goes about His ministry to free people from the clutches of the demonic. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus encounters the minions of satan who work to destroy humankind. Scripture gives us insight into this battle.Mark 1:38 But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I …
Jesus came to save. This is the heart of Father as He sent His Son to this earth. Before Jesus was born, the angel Gabriel told Joseph the child’s name, and the name was the mission. Matthew 1:21And Mary will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his …
Taking time to pray may be the essential thing that you do regularly. Is the Lord asking you to pray for someone today? Does He want to take you to a new level in your prayer life? Will you say yes to the Lord’s leading, whatever it may be, in connection with your prayer life? …
Following Jesus means leaving things behind. Peter, Andrew, James, and John experienced this. They were all fishermen, yet the Lord was calling them to something more significant in His Kingdom. How would you feel about leaving what you know to venture into the unknown with Jesus? As you read this, is the Lord calling you …
Have you ever been involved in fishing for souls? How did the Lord reach you with the Good News of Jesus? Or is He fishing for you today? Perhaps today, the Lord is calling you to be a fisher for souls. The Lord may want you to reach out to friends and family with His …