What if Jesus does the unexpected in your life? Will you be offended and walk away from Jesus? Or will you use this as an opportunity for a new adventure with the Lord? The Disciples Had Expectations of the Kingdom of Jesus The two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus shared their expectations of Jesus …
Being rescued to be holy is a privilege we shouldn’t take for granted but should put into action. Have you ever been in a situation where you needed rescue? This experience is unforgettable. I remember getting lost at a local fair when I was six, and my uncle came to my rescue. Although this was …
Have you ever considered taking time to pray about heeding God’s warning so that when it comes, you will obey the Lord? Warnings, like temptations, often arrive when we least expect them, and our ability to follow can have serious ramifications. In life, frequent signs are warning us of danger, such as “High Water: Turn Around” …
Lot’s story tells of God’s intervention despite our foolishness. Lot’s desire for worldly pleasures had led him to live in Sodom. He was aware of God and may have denounced evil, but he seemed to enjoy the lifestyle there. He foolishly allowed bad company to corrupt him and his family. This resulted in corrupted values. …
The Lord is fighting for you, which tells much about Him, His love for you, and your importance. For someone to fight for you means you are worthy of rescue. There is not a person on earth that the Lord did not die for because He loves you and fights for you. 1 Timothy 2:3 This …
The phrase “don’t be afraid” is found in the Bible three hundred and sixty-five times. There is one for each day of the year. This becomes a daily reminder to live a life empowered by God. I don’t know about you, but being fearful is not something I enjoy or like to share with others. …
The danger of turning away from God has been a peril throughout the history of humanity. Satan loves to deceive us into thinking we can turn away from God without consequences. If you have turned away, the Lord calls you back to Himself in His mercy. He is the Good Shepherd who cares for lost …
There is something uplifting about reading a book or watching a movie where the plot is someone coming to the rescue of the oppressed. The Bible is an ongoing narrative of the Lord rescuing people who are oppressed. Jesus tells us in Luke 4:18The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed …
Have you ever wandered from the faith and not realized the danger you were in until you were able to reflect sometime later? As people we tend to wander off for a variety of reasons. But it is the Lord who rescues. When our son was about four years old, we were in a large …
Will God rescue me? Have you ever cried out to God to rescue you from a situation you were in? How did God respond? How many people did God rescue today when they cried out to Him to save them spiritually? What does this tell us about God? I remember hearing a testimony many years …