“Follow Me.” Jesus called Simon Peter and his brother Andrew from fishing on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. And they did… for about three years. They learned by being with Jesus and were taught from His example, words and actions. Matthew 4:18-20 Then came the time Jesus was on trial and Simon […]
(NIV) Matthew 4:13 “Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali – 14to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15’Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, along the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles – 16 the people […]
(NIV) Matthew 4:13 “Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali – 14to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15’Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, along the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles – 16 the people […]
Simon Peter and the other disciples were fishing… all night… and didn’t catch one fish, not even a tiny one. Jesus called to them from the shore to throw their net on the right side of the boat. They did, and the net filled with 153 fish. They counted them when they towed the net […]
(NASB) Matthew 5:1 “When Jesus saw the crowds…” Jesus sees you! True He sees the crowds… and He sees the individuals in the crowds. Jesus sees you! He sees your needs, your pain, your problems and your joys. (NASB) Matthew 5:1 “… He went up on the mountain and after He sat down, His disciples […]
The living God has many thoughts… are they important to you and me? Yes! God’s thoughts toward us should inspire us with awe of Him who lived, died taking our sins on Himself; and was resurrected. Follower of Christ… His thoughts are for you. His gift of life is to you. His mercy, grace, love, […]
As you read this devotional, know that God loves you! He knows all about you, and still He loves you! He says so! Read His word in the first person… you are at the center of God’s thoughts… you are that important to Him. His love for you is personal because He personally sent His […]
What happened? Haven’t you asked that question about circumstances, because you really wanted to know? What happened in the land of the Gerasenes? The men in charge of a herd of swine (pigs) knew. They saw it! An unbelievable sight. They told everybody – in the nearest city and in the country.Luke 8:32-34 What happened? […]
So many times we are discontented with our lives. We don’t like this; we are angry about that and why in the world are we putting up with – anything and anybody? Discontentedness – is a negative way to live, don’t you agree? All of us need to have changed lives. Every one of us! […]
There are so many things to choose to do today. What to eat, what to wear, what to do at work…the list goes on and on! Jesus chose to go to the Gentile area of the Gadarenes across the Sea of Galilee from where He was on the Jewish side of the Sea. He got […]