We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. (Hebrews 12:2 CEV) New drivers are taught that wherever their eyes look the car will follow too. I’ve found this to be very true of the Christian life as well. If we want to steer in the right direction, towardsContinueContinue reading “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus”
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Morning Star Drive
“I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” (Revelation 22:16 NIV) For days, I drove by Morning Star Drive on my way to work before I realized the implication behind the name. The book of Revelation refers to Jesus as the “Morning Star.” As the forerunner of the dayContinueContinue reading “Morning Star Drive”
Seeing Only Jesus
When they opened their eyes, they saw only Jesus. (Matthew 17:8 CEV) After the dramatic experience on the mountain, the curtain was closed and the disciples saw not Moses or Elijah, the most revered Old Testament prophets, but Jesus. Prior to this, the disciples’ eyes had gazed on the magnificent scene of all three menContinueContinue reading “Seeing Only Jesus”
A Vision of the True King
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. (Isaiah 6:1 NIV) When King Uzziah died, the prophet Isaiah was finally able to take his eyes off the earthly king and fix them on the eternal One.ContinueContinue reading “A Vision of the True King”
The Empty Church
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. (John 4:23-24 NIV) For the past several weeks, many Christians have expressedContinueContinue reading “The Empty Church”
Stay In Your Own Lane
My car comes with a lane keeping assist system. It gently corrects my steering when I (sometimes) begin to leave my lane, applying torque progressively to the steering to help guide me back to the centre of the lane. It’s the system’s way of saying, “Stay in your own lane.” Just as it’s safe forContinueContinue reading “Stay In Your Own Lane”
Minding Our Own Business
Peter turned and saw Jesus’ favorite disciple following them. He was the same one who had sat next to Jesus at the meal and had asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?” When Peter saw that disciple, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “What is it to you, if I wantContinueContinue reading “Minding Our Own Business”
You’ll Get It All Back
“The LORD can give you much more than that.” (2 Chronicles 25:9 NIV) In addition to the men he had hired from Judah to fight in his army, King Amaziah of Judah also hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel. However, a prophet from God told him to dismiss the Israelite troops, reminding himContinueContinue reading “You’ll Get It All Back”
Spiritual Discernment
In Jerusalem during Passover many people put their faith in Jesus, because they saw him work miracles. But Jesus knew what was in their hearts, and he would not let them have power over him. No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew. (John 2:23-25 CEV) I just love theContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Discernment”
Successful Battles
Whenever the ark set out, Moses said,“Rise up, LORD!May your enemies be scattered;may your foes flee before you. ”Whenever it came to rest, he said,“Return, LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel. ” (Numbers 10:35-36 NIV) We’d all be wise to pray Moses’ prayer each day. Unaware of what our Enemy, the Devil, and hisContinueContinue reading “Successful Battles”
Rising with the Son 