When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?” But Jesus turned and rebuked them. (Luke 9:54-55 NLT) Is it any wonder that Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17)? When the Samaritans wouldn’t welcome Jesus, James and John wanted toContinueContinue reading “Sons of Thunder”
Category Archives: Victory
Making It to the Finishing Line
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6 NIV) Whenever I feel like I’m not where I need to be spiritually, I’m reminded of and encouraged by the fact that it’s God who is in chargeContinueContinue reading “Making It to the Finishing Line”
Praying on the Armor of God
Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil dayContinueContinue reading “Praying on the Armor of God”
Words Worth Noting
“Oh, that my words were recorded, that they were written on a scroll, that they were inscribed with an iron tool on lead, or engraved in rock forever!” (Job 19:23-24 NIV) I love the book of Job. While many are quick to overlook it for its gloomy tone, I admire it for its rich content.ContinueContinue reading “Words Worth Noting”
Light in the Darkness
Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. (Psalm 43:3 NLT) “Let there be light,” was God’s first creative word in the midst of primeval darkness (Genesis 1:3 NIV). So when times of darkness and trouble were concealingContinueContinue reading “Light in the Darkness”
You Could be the One
Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor a prophet’s son, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’” (Amos 7:14-15 NIV) We can all probably relate to Amos becauseContinueContinue reading “You Could be the One”
In Jesus’ Name
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 NIV) Jesus’ name is so powerful. The Bible tells us: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must beContinueContinue reading “In Jesus’ Name”
Praying According to His Will
He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT) Nothing else is known about Jabez, exceptContinueContinue reading “Praying According to His Will”
Accept His Touch
Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. (Matthew 8:3 NIV) I came across this “touch-me-not” plant at work a few years ago. I accidentally touched it and due to its highly sensitive nature its compound leaves folded inward and drooped, which is theirContinueContinue reading “Accept His Touch”
Lessons from the Exodus
While I’ve always loved the story of the Exodus, I’ve come to appreciate it now more than ever. This story resembles our current crisis in so many ways that we’re able to identify with it thousands of years later. For anyone who says that the Bible is an ancient book that is irrelevant to usContinueContinue reading “Lessons from the Exodus”
Rising with the Son 