We see Jesus using what is at hand to enable Him to teach more effectively in the story of the calling of the fishermen. Luke had previously told us about the popularity of Jesus in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee. Luke 4: 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. …
Desperation leads us to Jesus, which many people have experienced. Through desperation, the Lord removes barriers that can often get in our way of seeking Him. As Jesus was ministering, a man driven by desperation sought out Jesus to save his son. John 4:46As Jesus traveled through Galilee, he came to Cana, where he had …
Seeking the Lord is life-changing as we pursue the Lord while He is drawing us to Himself. As Jesus began his ministry, Nicodemus humbly sought out Jesus with an open heart. John 3:1There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark one evening; he came to speak with …
We are so fortunate that the Lord seeks us because our sinful nature is to run from Him and not to Him. You may have experienced a time when you ran from God, or maybe you are running right now, but the Lord is pursuing you. The very nature of God is to seek lost …
When we have questions for God, we may think that it is disrespectful to ask Him. Sometimes from our perspective we don’t understand why the Lord does what He does or why things happen. If we come in faith and respect, God is open to answering our questions. Hebrews 11:6 And it is impossible to …
God rewards those who seek Him. We can understand seeking riches and being rewarded. For example, Robert Ballard, an oceanographer, and marine geologist, sought after the wreck of the Titanic for many years. He discovered this earthly treasure in 1985, and the rewards for finding this lost passenger ship were immense. Many people spend their …
Have you experienced a time in your life of seeking the Lord? What caused you to seek the Lord? We read in Isaiah 55:6Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. [1] What did the Lord reveal to you as you sought Him? How did that affect …
The gift of the Holy Spirit is one of the gifts the Lord has given us. Some other gifts of God include sending Jesus to die for our sins, grace, and Scripture. We don’t deserve any of these, nor can we earn them, they are gifts. As you begin to think of all the gifts …
Have you ever been burdened down by sin? I think we have all been there if we are honest with ourselves. I believe as we grow in our faith, we become more and more aware of our sin. Realize the Lord desires to forgive you. When we become more aware of how sin displeases God, …
Prayer changes my life. From the time man was created God has given us the supernatural ability to communicate with Him. It does not make any difference where we are, and we are instantly connected to God and can speak to Him. Technology has increased our ability to connect with each other. One of my …