When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, telling them, "You are to say, 'His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.' If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keepContinue reading "Embrace Don’t Excuse"
Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-Jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided. (Genesis 22:14 ASV) Instead of sacrificing his only son, Abraham was given a ram to offer instead. So Abraham named that place, "Jehovah-Jireh," meaning, "the Lord will provide." Thousands ofContinue reading "Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide"
From Tradition to Expectation
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothesContinue reading "From Tradition to Expectation"
Strengthen the Others
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 NIV) Jesus knew that Simon wasn't as strong as he claimed to be (is it any wonder then why Jesus doesn't referContinue reading "Strengthen the Others"
In the Palm of His Hand
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. (Isaiah 49:16 NIV) Have you ever written something important on the palm of your hand so you wouldn't forget about it? Maybe not so much today because we can get our devices to remind us. But today's Bible verse, which was written thousands ofContinue reading "In the Palm of His Hand"
Finish Strong
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning itsContinue reading "Finish Strong"
Keep Pushing
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41 NIV) At the most weakest moment in His life, Jesus chose to watch and pray. Knowing what soon awaited Him, He told His close friends to do what He was about to doContinue reading "Keep Pushing"
By His Wounds We Are Healed
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 NIV) Jesus experienced the most excruciating pain possible because of us, yet "by His wounds we are healed." How can we be the causeContinue reading "By His Wounds We Are Healed"
Hope Walks With Us
“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is theContinue reading "Hope Walks With Us"
I Was Dead But Now I Live
I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. (Revelation 1:8 NIV) Exiled on an island for his faith in Jesus, the beloved disciple sees the risen Christ. Falling at His feet "as though dead," John isContinue reading "I Was Dead But Now I Live"
Rising with the Son 