We all have blind spots, and one is the blind spot of overconfidence. We can set ourselves up for failure when overconfident because we don’t perceive the obstacles ahead. When Jesus warned Peter and the other disciples that they would fall away, they quickly replied they would not. Their overconfidence would soon be tested as …
Warnings protect us in some capacity throughout our lives. You may recall a significant warning in your life that you failed to heed and learned a lesson the hard way. I remember receiving cautions, not taking them seriously, and suffering the consequences. You may have had a similar experience. The Bible contains warnings, and we …
Bringing good out of betrayal is something only the Lord can accomplish. Because we live in a sinful world, you may have already experienced betrayal. Jesus is our Lord and Savior, yet He was not immune from betrayal. Mark 14:17 In the evening Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18 As they were at the table eating, Jesus …
The Last Supper occurred on the day before Passover with Jesus and all His disciples. It would be their last meal together, and Jesus would give new meaning to this ancient celebration. Jesus had celebrated Passover many times, but this time would be different. The Passover meal was a time of remembrance God instituted when …
No one stops God’s plans. This is comfort for every faithful believer. We live in turbulent times in world history, yet God’s plans will not be put on hold or stopped. Praise the Lord! God’s sovereignty gives me peace and encouragement that God will always prevail. In addition, the Lord uses each person of faith …
Will you surrender to Jesus today? Is Jesus calling you to submit to Him in a more profound way to fulfill His plans for you? An acquaintance was dying after being bitten by a poisonous jellyfish when the Lord powerfully came to him, asking him to surrender. With the Lord’s help, he forgave those who …
Being faithful to Jesus throughout life is God’s plan for each person. Jesus wants everyone to be saved and live with Him in heaven someday. Sometimes we stumble in our walk with Jesus, but He continually calls us back to Himself in His mercy. Today’s place in life may not be where the Lord wants …
If you allow the Lord to lead you, He will change your life. I believe we all want to live lives that make a difference and are significant. When we allow the Lord to direct us, we give up our free will and trust He will guide us. To be led by the Good Shepherd …
Lord, what is Your plan? For most of my life, I did not give much thought to asking the Lord His thoughts before proceeding with my ideas. Planning without asking the Lord may have been your experience also. Matthew 6:33 affirms the importance of seeking the Lord before moving forward and the benefits when we …
Will you be faithful to Jesus? As a follower of Jesus, this is something we all hope we can do. Peter bravely said he would die for Jesus, and a few hours later, he denied him three times. Luke 22:61 At that moment, the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord’s words flashed through …