God supplies our needs as we do the work He calls us to do.  He is creative and has unique ways to fulfill His plans and purposes.  Consider Jesus as He sent out 72 followers on a Missions trip throughout Israel during His ministry.  He told them to not take anything with them, no […]

  Jesus said to Simon Peter as they reclined around the Passover table: (NASB) Luke 22:31-32 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; 32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.’” Satan’s Part:   […]

  As Jesus talked with His disciples at the Passover meal, among other things He said, (NASB) Luke 22:28-30 “You (the disciples) are those who have stood by Me in My trials; 29 and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you 30 that you may eat and drink at My […]

  Jesus and His disciples were reclining around the Passover meal.  A dispute was under way about which one of the disciples were regarded as the greatest.   Jesus drew a comparison for them: (NASB) Luke 22:25-27 “…‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them and those who have authority over them are called […]

The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 105:1-2; John 3:16   To You, All-Powerful God, I come to give You thanks and to call on Your holy name.   You tell me to make known Your name among the nations of what You have done.    You have sent Your Son, Your only […]

  The disciples had high regard and love for the Lord Jesus – no doubt about that!    But…did they have that high regard and love for each other?   Consider three of the twelve that probably did have braggin’ rights.   Peter, James and John were singled out by Jesus on several occasions.   […]