For he spoke and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. Psalm 33:9 In Genesis 18, God asked the question – “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” Abraham wanted to believe, but Sarah was sceptical. When Job was faced with this question, he replied, “I know that you can do all… Continue reading Nothing is Impossible
Category: Encouragement
A Change of Focus
I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:12 What I love about the different psalmists is their honesty regarding their personal frustrations and their perceived belief of God. In psalm 77 we watch Asaph talk himself from despair to hope, and it is absolutely fascinating. He is deeply troubled… Continue reading A Change of Focus
I Am Fully Known (3/3)
You Know All My Circumstances You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139 One of the most… Continue reading I Am Fully Known (3/3)
Learning and then Doing
“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” John 15:8 The final lessons from Jesus would be poured out during the next seven days and, for the disciples, the privilege of sitting at the Lord’s feet was drawing to an end. Their literal baptism-by-fire was… Continue reading Learning and then Doing
High Priestly Prayer (3of3)
Perfect Unity “The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one.” John 17:22 The Lord Jesus had sent the disciples out to spread the truth of the gospel to everyone who would listen. So, when Jesus prayed this prayer, he was not… Continue reading High Priestly Prayer (3of3)
High Priestly Prayer (2of3)
Keep Them, Guard Them “I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you.” John 17:11 This is the central part of Jesus’ prayer and it conveys his deep concern for every one of his followers. In a physical sense, He would no longer be with… Continue reading High Priestly Prayer (2of3)
Sorrow to Joy
“A little while and you will see me no longer, and again a little while and you will see me.” John 16:16 You really have to feel sorry for the disciples at times as they tried to understand all that Jesus told them. They were just getting their heads around the parables when it seemed… Continue reading Sorrow to Joy
Three Truths, No Lie
When you feel like the ground is crumbling beneath your feet, He has promised that he will restore and establish you
Forewarned is Forearmed
Jesus said, “Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28 Jesus was all too aware that his time on earth was drawing to a close and he wanted his followers to be aware of the troubling times that lay ahead, especially the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem.… Continue reading Forewarned is Forearmed
An All-Sufficient Life
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3 Just like the Israelites, our salvation takes us on a journey out of captivity to the eternal promised land. God walks with us… Continue reading An All-Sufficient Life
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