Don’t be afraid; just have faith. I remember being in a hospital chaplaincy training program when the person I was visiting was dying. His wife handed him a piece of paper with a Bible verse. He held on to the paper like it was of great value and stared at the verse. Don’t be afraid, …
Genuine faith involves action. This theme is found throughout the Bible. The Lord called Noah to build an Ark, but he had to put his faith into action to make it. God called Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, but he had to put his faith into action by following the Lord’s directions. Only when …
God can change what seems impossible. Ponder this for a bit. Perhaps you are in a situation where you are facing something that seems impossible to overcome. This could be a reoccurring sin, addiction, illness, a difficult relationship, or some other situation that has caused you to hit the wall. God uses these impossible situations …
Making time for interruptions can be a gift. This gift can be given or one we receive. Have you ever been interrupted when you thought it was an inconvenience and later it turned out to be a blessing? A friend, with stage four cancer, often called for prayer after I had gone to bed. This …
Jesus welcomes the hurting. This fact motivated Jairus to seek Jesus because his daughter was dying. The text does not say how he found out about Jesus, but he knew in his heart that He would not turn him away. Mark 5:22When Jairus saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, 23 pleading fervently with him. “My …
Tell what Jesus had done! What has Jesus done in your life? Have you thought about telling a short testimony of how the Lord has transformed you? Your testimony can be used to tell others about Jesus. What was your life before you came to faith? What is your life like now? Perhaps you came …
Jesus knows what is best and helps His plans for our lives unfold. As people, we think we know what is best. The Lord must be amused at our thoughts because He is all-knowing, and we are not. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:33, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, …
Jesus comes to save and shows the mercy of the Lord in action. How different is your life because the Lord had compassion on you and called you to faith? The angel Gabriel came to Joseph in a dream and gave him insight into what the Messiah would do. Matthew 1:20As he considered this, an …
Unfortunately, turning away from Jesus is something people do every day. This is so sad. Jesus wants to save all. Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. [1] Jesus desires salvation for all, but not everyone will repent of their sins and turn to Him. The good …
Jesus has authority over evil spirits. It is comforting to know the Lord is all-powerful. The demonic come against Jesus repeatedly in the Gospels and Jesus rebuked and drove them out. Who Are the Demons or Evil Spirits and What is Their Destiny? The Bible tells us that there is a wicked force of evil …