In Luke 19, Zaccheus was seeking to see who Jesus was. Because of the crowd, he could not see. The busyness and crowds in our lives could be blocking our view. Notice Zaccheus had to go high to be able to see Jesus. We need to go above to see...
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Is There a Tomorrow? We should live as though today is our last day on earth; but with the correct perspective. When our goal is to have our spiritual garments white and pressed, waiting for our groom, would we answer in a different tone, be more kind, or pray more?...
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Is there an ultimate goal of Jesus? “Now I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant to the circumcision for the truth (demonstrate righteousness) of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy.” Romans 15:8-9 Do our goals...
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Do You Care What People Think? There is a time to be concerned about what people think. I Thessalonians 5:22, states, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (KJV) If we are concerned about the way we represent Christ, when we are a believer in Jesus, then we should care about...
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As I proceeded down the dark alley, I was cautious, not sure if I could find my way back. Hebrews 6 is a warning for Christians to stay out of the dark alleys. “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection,...
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A Form of godliness? There is an interesting verse in scripture, “having a form of godliness but denying its power…” (II Timothy 3:5 NKJV) This is in reference to the times that we live in today. It makes me think of the church in Acts. There was no lack of...
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It was with a kiss the Son of God was betrayed, “Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” Mathew 26:48. It was with a kiss that Isaac was betrayed, “Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near now...
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Fellowship in Suffering? I’m not sure that I know anyone who is looking for suffering. But in Philippians it says: “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,” (Phil 3:10 NKJV) If we look closely, we...
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How do you not enter into temptation? Jesus instructs us, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mathew 26:41 The word translated “watch” means “to guard and be on alert.” Pray always! Don’t fall asleep on the...
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