Are you 16, 21, 45, 65, 70 or 80? No matter a person”™s age, how delightful it is to be around those whose attitude is one of being teachable. Being teachable means I need to be ready to learn. Many times my response is determined by how the lesson is presented. And that is my […]
(NASB) John 16:12 “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.“ My heart attitude is important as I learn from, and of, Jesus. When we are taking in new information ““ most people can just absorb so much and then it is overload. Jesus understood this. As He […]
What work do you do? Do you see it as important and necessary?Work may be exciting, or boring, or something that has to be done. Our work helps to define who we are. God the Holy Spirit”™s work was defined by Jesus and it is important to understand the nature of His work. Jesus explained […]
NASB Psalm 105:1-4 “OH GIVE thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples, 2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. 3 Glory in His holy name;”™ Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. 4Seek the LORD and His […]
Disappointment, disillusionment and distrust occur when something is promised but not delivered. We, who are committed to Jesus Christ, many times have to wait for His timing in delivering on His promises. Waiting on God is never a waste of time or futile. Jesus promised His disciples that He would send the Helper (the Counselor […]
How many times do children hear that statement”¦and hate it!!! Yet, Jesus said something like that to eleven grown men. It was on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane on the night He would be betrayed by Judas Iscariot. (NASB) John 16:5-7 “But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none […]
Often I ignore what another is actually saying when I don”™t understand, or have other things on my mind. Do you do this too? Many times pre-supposition and assumptions are not realistic. The truth is ignored or side-stepped from what is really being stated. Fear or grief or self-pity or even arrogance may ignore the […]
There is nothing “˜soft”™ or “˜easy”™ about following Jesus ““ He warned His disciples of persecution from religious people, these people who claimed to be worshipers of the God of the Bible. (NIV) John 16:2 “They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will […]
As Jesus was talking with His disciples He told them why He had been telling them “these things”, to keep them from stumbling. (See John 16:1) What were “these things”? John 15:1-8 Jesus said, “I am the true vine.” Fix your eyes on Jesus to keep from stumbling. John 15:9-17 Jesus”™ love for His followers. […]
Names for the Lord God in Psalm 86:1-7: LORD ““ is Jehovah Lord ““ is Master (NIV) Psalm 86:1-7 “HEAR, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. 3Have mercy on me, […]