Many who read this devotional are unknown by the world. Many are unseen, working to strengthen faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through their financial contributions, working in their churches, doing work behind the scenes, all of these are necessary assets to the family of God.Are you one of those people? God sees your heart […]
Disciples are followers… of somebody or something.John, the man who baptized Jesus, had disciples. Men who listened to him, were taught by him and who were ready to help him. To whom are you listening? By whom are you being taught? Who are you helping? Helpers or disciples are aware of what is going on […]
Jesus ~ knows your grief, your hurts, your sorrows.Jesus ~ understands all the implications of your situation and how you will be affected in the months and years ahead. The Lord Jesus has compassion… for you. He meets needs, your needs, one step at a time. To me, that is a comforting thought. As needs […]
This world gives us many reasons to be anxious. We worry about our families, we worry about our jobs. It seems there is always something which causes us to worry. One way to deal with anxiety, indeed, the best way is “casting all your anxiety on Him (Jesus Christ), because He cares for you.”1 Peter […]
When you serve others, what is your motive? Do you serve others with the attitude of serving the Lord? Are you serving the Lord from an attitude of gratitude for what He did for you or is doing for you right now? Simon Peter’s mother-in-law… had a high fever and was very ill. Jesus and […]
Social media brings the world closer and makes it much smaller. We can know what is going on all around the world with the click of a button. But, are you attentive to those around you, in your corner of the world? Are you aware of what God is doing? Anna, age 84, widowed for […]
What is the state of your physical vision? Many of us can correct the vision of our eyes, if necessary. Some cannot see with their eyes but “see” the world through different senses. What is the state of your spiritual vision? Do you need a spiritual check-up on what claims your attention? There was a […]
Have you considered that the hard things in your life, that they are for God’s praise and glory?Have you thought, follower of Christ, that by your attitude and responses you can choose to glorify your God for Who He is in your circumstances? A displaced couple, from Nazareth, living in Bethlehem, traveled to the temple […]
Jesus intentionally set His face toward Jerusalem. Prophecy would become history during that Holy Week.(NASB) Luke 22:1 “Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread which is called the Passover was approaching.” Jesus and His 12 disciples went to Jerusalem for this historic Passover. Why historic? Jesus became the Passover Lamb, sacrificed for the sins of everyone […]
(NASB) Deuteronomy 31:8 “The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” The Lord’s promise was given through Moses, thousands of years ago. The message is the same today as it was then. Believers in […]