Today and tonight, the Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will be at work in people who are related to your future. For some readers, this may include a spouse. For some, a coworker in a business or other ministry. Some will include people who will be driving while you are driving, or cooking food that you will eat […]
From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that it is necessary for Him to go away to Jerusalem, and to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised on the third day. And Peter having taken Him aside, began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it […]
When Jesus took His disciples north of Israel to Caesarea Philippi, He took them to one of several places on the planet where there was a cave from which water flowed or a very deep lake that the Greeks called a Gate of Hades (Matthew 16:13-20). It is still there, and is still called a Gate of Hades. There is […]
Just as Jesus turned water into wine, He is capable of turning wine into work and groceries and a home. He sets captives free to find life and purpose and family. Pray for someone who needs freedom from some slavery. Expect miracles.
Many test pilots have died because they were test pilots. Many people on commercial airline flights have been kept alive because test pilots tested the planes the people were carried by. Some things we think the Lord is leading us into or out of don’t work. Some things that look scary work perfectly and bring great benefits. How should we […]
How should we decide what we read in Scripture that should be considered “commands of Scripture” to us? Most of the people I hear using that phrase seem to have been taught which commands apply to us and which ones don’t. Everything that is recorded of Jesus commanding someone to do something can’t be an instruction to us. He spoke […]
At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first. Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, yet he did not go in. Then, following him, Simon Peter came also. He entered the tomb and saw the linen […]
Do not equate rest and peace with sleeping at the end of the day, and do not equate the Kingdom with going to heaven when you die. As you go, announce this: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, drive out demons. You have received free of charge; give […]
Preserving: our reputation, our estate, our opinion, our status, our control, instead of our integrity, our King’s authority, our King’s honor, our allegiance to our King, might be indication of a conflict of kingdoms. Lead us to find our provision and protection and guidance and identities by being absolutely devoted in our love for You and our obedience […]
One day, Jesus had been teaching many people for hours (Mark 6:30-44). His disciples suggested that He send the people away to find food. He responded to their idea with a better idea: “You feed them!” Another day, Jesus had been teaching many people for three days (Mark 8:1-9). Jesus shared His concern with His disciples that the people were […]