Have you tried many different solutions and nothing worked?! A man in a crowd called out to Jesus, begging Him to look at his son, his only son. Luke 9:38 Why did the father want Jesus to look at his son? Because a spirit would seize the boy, throwing him into a convulsion and he […]
All are included when Jesus said… (NASB) Luke 9:23 “… ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.’” I am one of those who come under that “anyone” category. So are you! For the followers of Christ what did Jesus say we are […]
Have you ever tried to hide in a crowd? In a crowd, there are so many people, it is hard to “see” individuals. Perhaps you think there is safety in numbers… and nobody will notice you. I can relate to being hidden in a crowd, intentional or not. Can you? In the days of Jesus, […]
There were twelve disciples, nine are familiar names: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Nathanael (Bartholomew), Philip, Matthew, Thomas and Judas Iscariot. James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James, these three are not well-known. I can identify most easily with the three little known disciples or apostles of Jesus Christ. These men […]
When I was about 12 years old, I became very ill, in fact I was dying.My father, an official in our local synagogue, heard Jesus was in the area. He left to ask Jesus to come to our home. He found Jesus in a large crowd, and desperation coloring his voice, asked Jesus to come […]
Do you have an experience of Jesus in your life? Go! Tell! Jesus said that to a healed, demon possessed man in a pagan country. Jesus used a herd of pigs in the healing of that man. Pigs! Luke 8:26-33 What is Jesus using in your life to give you healing and health? The herdsmen […]
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 […]
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 […]