Love, Do Good, Bless, Pray…this is what Jesus said to His disciples and He is saying it to His followers today. Following Jesus means a sacrifice of what we want and what we do in order to do what He wants us to do. There may be a BIG difference! What was Jesus talking […]
(NIV) Isaiah 12:4-6 “In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; Let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud […]
Jesus placed a condition for those who were gathered to hear Him teach, (NASB) Luke 6:27 “I say to you who hear…” How do you choose to live this day? It is your choice and mine whether we listen to Jesus and His words or ignore and reject them. That is our choice, each day. […]
Jesus was teaching His disciples…not only the twelve He had chosen but also a larger group of followers. He knew that there would be people in that larger crowd who would not really listen to what He had to say. So He addressed those who would hear, really listen, to His words. (NASB) Luke […]
As Jesus gave “Blessed are you…” and contrasted with “Woe to you…” He was speaking to His followers…then and now. Jesus’ words are for today and don’t we need to listen carefully? (NASB) Luke 6:22 “Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, […]
Jesus did not let up; He kept giving the “Blessed are you” promises with the “Woe to you” warnings. (NASB) Luke 6:21 “…Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” (NASB) Luke 6:25 “…Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.” For what reason do you cry? Do you […]
Jesus gave contrasting “Blessed are you when” with “Woe to you”. (NASB) Luke 6:21 “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied…” (NASB) Luke 6:25 “Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry.” Upon what do you “feed”? What keeps you satisfied with life? If we are […]
Jesus turned what people see as valuable and to be desired into a “woe”, a warning. What is a “good thing” in today’s world may be not so good in the sight of God. Are you rich with the things that make life easy? Watch out, you may be poor in the sight of God. […]
(NIV) Psalm 121:1-2 “I LIFT up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? 2My help comes from the LORD, The Maker of heaven and earth.”
As world events continue to escalate out of control and as Christians become targets, what do we need to remember? Jesus has warned His followers to not be surprised. (NASB) Luke 6:22-23 “Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake […]