“So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'” (Luke 17:10) God wants us to fulfill our duties to Him and others without expecting anything in return, not even a simple, “Thank you!” Jesus gave His disciples the followingContinueContinue reading “Fulfill Your Duties”
Category Archives: New Testament
Follow in His Footsteps
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” (Luke 6:27-28 NIV) Jesus always practiced what He preached. When Peter struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear, Jesus “touched the man’sContinueContinue reading “Follow in His Footsteps”
Belonging to Christ
The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. (Acts 11:26 NIV) The disciples were identified as followers of Christ no doubt because their lives exemplified His character. Many people carry this title, not realizing its implication. Whenever we claim that we’re Christian, we’re saying that we belong to Christ, and belonging to Christ means thatContinueContinue reading “Belonging to Christ”
Don’t Follow to Unfollow
Someone had the following quote on their social media profile, “Don’t follow to unfollow.” Those who are familiar with how social media works know what that means. The person is simply saying, “Don’t follow me only to unfollow me later.” I was reminded of John 6 where many who had been following Jesus stopped followingContinueContinue reading “Don’t Follow to Unfollow”
Are You Following Him?
After this a lot of his disciples left. They no longer wanted to be associated with him. Then Jesus gave the Twelve their chance: “Do you also want to leave?” Peter replied, “Master, to whom would we go? You have the words of real life, eternal life. We’ve already committed ourselves, confident that you areContinueContinue reading “Are You Following Him?”
Shine Brighter
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.(John 1:5) We’ve all watched a movie where the main character, who also happens to be the hero, is temporarily knocked down by the villain. During this time, we watch as evil reigns and we hope and pray that at some point theContinueContinue reading “Shine Brighter”
Behind the Scenes
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. (Acts 9:40 NIV) Peter had become well known for healing the sick. In Acts chapter five, we’re told, “people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadowContinueContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”
A Walking Miracle
But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say… For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old. (Acts 4:14, 22 NIV) When things continued to look dim, the mother seemed to lose all hope that her daughter could everContinueContinue reading “A Walking Miracle”
Christ’s Witnesses
The man who had been healed begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him off and said, “Go back home and tell everyone how much God has done for you.” The man then went all over town, telling everything that Jesus had done for him. (Luke 8:38-39 CEV) Although “Everyone from around Gerasa beggedContinueContinue reading “Christ’s Witnesses”
Give Him a Shout-Out
Next a poor demon-afflicted wretch, both blind and deaf, was set down before him. Jesus healed him, gave him his sight and hearing. The people who saw it were impressed—“This has to be the Son of David!” But the Pharisees, when they heard the report, were cynical. “Black magic,” they said. “Some devil trick he’sContinueContinue reading “Give Him a Shout-Out”
Rising with the Son 