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 …
We don’t always understand God’s timing, but we must trust He knows best. We may only see God’s timing in retrospect. When we are in the middle of struggles, His timing may be confusing. The older I become, the more I can look back at God’s timing, which helps me with His timing moving forward. …
Inviting Jesus into your life is a significant step. This can only happen as we understand the importance of our ongoing relationship with Him. James 4:8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you.[1] As we invite Jesus into our lives, our relationship grows, and we have a greater awareness of our need …
As Jesus told the Parable of the Banquet, it ended with someone who would not put on the new. Matthew 22: 11 “But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. 12 ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it that you are here without …
As Jesus told the Parable of the Banquet, He showed how God invites the unlikely. In this parable, a king sent out three invitations to a banquet. Each time, the people refused. Not only do they refuse a gracious invitation, but they also killed the messengers with the invitation. Matthew 22:8 And he said to …
The Bible tells us that we fall under His judgment when God’s patience runs out because of our sin. How it must pain God to bring judgment on the ones He desires to come to Him and receive salvation. Noah spent years building the Ark and is called a preacher of righteousness in 2 Peter …
Being spiritually blind is a dangerous condition. It is caused by hard hearts by those who refuse to believe in Jesus Christ and His Word. Scripture tells us the Lord wants all people to come to salvation. This is His earnest desire for each person, no matter how far they have drifted away, yet some …