He sent out his word and healed them… (Psalm 107:20 NIV) I often heard this verse quoted by other Christians, but didn’t quite understand its meaning, until I started to believe. The Roman centurion did too. He believed that Jesus’ word was powerful enough to heal his beloved servant, who was sick and about toContinueContinue reading “Just Say the Word”
Category Archives: New Testament
The Need for Solitude
Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you.” (Mark 1:35-37 NLT) Going off to my room to spend time alone with God in prayer andContinueContinue reading “The Need for Solitude”
God Has a Gift for You!
Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. (1 Corinthians 12:1 NIV) I’m grateful that I discovered my spiritual gift when I did. I had been studying the topic of spiritual gifts and praying, when God showed me what my gift was. Afterwards, I beganContinueContinue reading “God Has a Gift for You!”
Endless Talk
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. (Luke 6:12 NIV) Last night, I was touched by the sight of my brother and his best friend sitting on our front porch talking for hours. Over breakfast this morning, he told me that his friendContinueContinue reading “Endless Talk”
Be Filled with the Spirit
After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31 NLT) “Filled with the Spirit” is a phrase that occurs often in the book of Acts, which is not only apt for a book that features the actsContinueContinue reading “Be Filled with the Spirit”
Stay Full
Be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18 NIV) I don’t know about you, but I can’t drive a car with a gas tank half-full, let alone a gas tank below half-full! But my father and brother are of a different opinion. They both agree that a gas tank half-full can still take you places, andContinueContinue reading “Stay Full”
What Would You Ask For?
“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open.” (Luke 11:9 MSG) For years I read the above promise and claimed it during prayer, as if it was some sort of magic formula (no wonder my prayers didn’t reach further than the ceiling!). I would presentContinueContinue reading “What Would You Ask For?”
Follow the Way
But this I confess to you, however, that in accordance with the Way [of the Lord], which they call a [heretical, division-producing] sect, I worship (serve) the God of our fathers, still persuaded of the truth of and believing in and placing full confidence in everything laid down in the Law [of Moses] or writtenContinueContinue reading “Follow the Way”
Wisdom Deficiency
If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 AMP) I’m often amazed by people’s lack of wisdom. Last week, I watched a movie based on a true story ofContinueContinue reading “Wisdom Deficiency”
Turn the Other Cheek
Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. (Proverbs 20:22 NLT) Does the first part of the verse ring a bell? The Bible constantly reminds us not to have a retaliatory attitude. In Romans 12:19-21, Paul advises the recipients of his letter (who I imagine wereContinueContinue reading “Turn the Other Cheek”
Rising with the Son 