“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
Category: Encouragement
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)
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
A Tender Strength
A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Isaiah 42:3 We all have battles that we must face and very rarely do we come out unscathed, even from the ones we win. Fighting the good fight can leave us feeling drained,… Continue reading A Tender Strength
Through the valley
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 In springtime, both eastern and western shepherds lead their sheep to high hills and mountain top plateaus for summer grazing. They choose the… Continue reading Through the valley
Clean, Holy, Righteous
But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11 At the beginning of the book of Acts, when Peter preached the gospel, he instructed all those who accepted the word to ‘repent and be baptised’ (2:17).… Continue reading Clean, Holy, Righteous
One Of A Kind
Let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Each person is a unique creation of God and each will have gifts and talents specifically tailored to them. Only you can be you. There is so much peer pressure, especially on… Continue reading One Of A Kind
Nothing To Fear
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.Isaiah 43:1 What beautiful promises of Yahweh, Father God and Lord of all creation. Put all doubts aside regarding your salvation and fear not... By the power of the Spirit, you were convicted about your life; He called to you,… Continue reading Nothing To Fear
Complete Trust
Daniel 6:23b – So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. At the beginning of our walk with Daniel, we discovered a young man with an inner resolve to remain faithful to his God no matter the consequences.… Continue reading Complete Trust
