During the time of Jesus, the tradition of the water libation offering had developed. This was a tradition and not something God had commanded. Jesus used the occasion to announce His identity to the people. Thanking God for Water During an Offering The land of Israel has an arid climate, and rain is essential for …
Have you ever wondered why Jesus performed miracles? These signs give us insight into our Savior and His love for us. Jesus’ miracles were not incidents to show off but actions demonstrating God’s power. Almost every miracle Jesus did was a restoration of fallen creation. In the Gospels, we see Jesus restoring sight to the …
Life in Jesus is exciting and the opposite of what most people think. When Jesus was attending a wedding in Cana with His mother, she came to him indicating they had run out of wine. Mary knew what shame this would bring the couple, so she went to her Son Jesus with the problem. The …
Transformation comes through obedience as we listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Paul tells us the mark of a believer is letting the Holy Spirit guide them so the Lord can unfold His plan for them. Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.[1] Jesus was …
Our God is the God of abundance by His very nature and seeks to pour out His abundance upon His children. Scripture frequently mentions abundance as something the Lord offers to those who believe in Him. God’s word tells us that He will provide an abundant life to all who seek the Kingdom of God …
Recognizing our need can be obvious; other times, it can be a blind spot. Mary quickly recognized a need at a wedding she was attending when the wine ran out. John 2:1 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his …