John 12:32 – “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” Jesus used this phrase a few times, not only to tell of his death but also of the manner in which he would die. When speaking to Nicodemus he said, “As Moses lifted up the serpent… Continue reading Lifted Up
Month: March 2021
With Purpose
John 18:37 – “For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth.” Jesus had come to fulfill the truth of the prophecies, to proclaim the truth of the Father, to explain the truth of the Kingdom and declare the truth of the… Continue reading With Purpose
House of Prayer
Matthew 21:13 – He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer’, but you make it a den of robbers.” This event took place during a time of Passover in Jerusalem. People came from every region to celebrate Israel’s deliverance by observing this appointed feast of the LORD.… Continue reading House of Prayer
Forgiveness
Mark 11:25 – “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Forgiveness is the cornerstone of salvation. Forgiveness is sought and received, faith is established, salvation is cemented in and hope is built. My initial prayer, acknowledging… Continue reading Forgiveness
Forewarned Forearmed
Luke 21:28 – “Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” In just a few weeks the time of the Son of Man on earth would be drawing to a close. When you read of the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem, as well as the forewarning of wars and… Continue reading Forewarned Forearmed
Speak His Words
Luke 21:15 – “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” Have you ever been tongue-tied or found yourself with mind-freeze, when everything goes blank? You are standing there in front of someone, or worst still, a group or crowd, and your… Continue reading Speak His Words
Deepest Love
John 15:13,14 – “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. When reading this verse, most of us probably view it in terms of ourselves, thinking about our own love for others. How strong is that… Continue reading Deepest Love
Whose Glory?
John 12:43 – For they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. Some of us care what others think of us and some don’t; some of us say we don’t care what others think but deep down we still do. I think that most of the time… Continue reading Whose Glory?
Healing Wings
Matthew 14:35,36 – They sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well. I had been reading Luke 8 concerning the woman with the issue of blood which… Continue reading Healing Wings
Take Time
Luke 10:38,39 – Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house and she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. I just love these two sisters and their very different personalities. Every time I read about them, I have particular… Continue reading Take Time
