In the children’s song “Jesus Loves Me,” one of the most memorable lines is “When I am weak, you are strong.” As people, especially men, we often avoid being perceived as weak and tend to go through life without seeking help when we need it. There have been moments in my life — and you …
Sheep know their spiritual shepherd because they have a relationship with their Savior, Jesus. In the Bible, believers are called sheep and share many of the same characteristics. There’s something about a relationship with our Savior that lets us hear His voice above the noise of everyday life, just as sheep recognize their shepherd’s voice. …
Struggling to see beyond the surface is a trap anyone can fall into when looking at people and situations through the lens of the world. Through a miracle, Jesus fed the 5000 with five barley loaves and two fish. The next day, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” Previously, Jesus had done other …
In his song, Zechariah remembered God’s covenantal faithfulness. Luke 1: 72 He (God) has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant—73 the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham. [1] A covenant is an agreement that God initiates with His people by His authority. It gives promises and lists obligations for …
Trusting God’s wisdom is a move toward spiritual growth and reliance on Him. Proverbs 3: 5Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.[1] Learning to trust God often starts with small steps, …
Preparing for judgment is not something we like to think about, but this is the message Jesus delivers to the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. These cities witnessed many of His mighty works—healing, casting out demons, and proclaiming God’s Kingdom. Yet, despite signs and God’s words, their hearts remained hardened. It’s sad when people …
As Jesus sent the seventy-two out, they were not to carry their own supplies but rely on peaceful provisions from those they taught. Luke 10: 5 “Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’ 6 If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the …
A new beginning requires an ending, as we can see in the lives of Peter, James, and John, when Jesus called them to be His disciples. When Jesus called Peter, his decision to follow Him wasn’t merely an addition to his life; it was a radical reorientation that required him to leave behind his entire …
We observe a progression in Peter’s opinion of Jesus as he shifted from ‘master’ to ‘Lord’ in his names for Jesus. We can easily miss this transition in our English translations, but when we consult the Greek, we gain more insight. When Jesus asked Peter to put out into the deep, Peter used the title …
Jesus gave Simon Peter a call to go deeper. Luke 5: 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” [1] Remember, Peter is a professional fisherman and knows his trade. He knows that the best time to catch …