“Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay in your house today.” (Lk. 19:5). Can a soul find rest without Jesus? Can the sinner find peace without the grace of God through Jesus Christ? Modern homo sapiens will say yes, but deep within the recesses of their heart, the contrary screams for attention. Their mind is … Continue reading The Zacchaeus By You
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Memories to Relish from A Pastor’s Heart.
Philippians 2:21-22 New International Version (NIV) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. For Meditation In my twenty-year life as the pastor of the International Baptist … Continue reading Memories to Relish from A Pastor’s Heart.
Your Heart First
Luke 5:21 New International Version The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” For Meditation It is interesting how Jesus handled the healing of the paralytic whose friends brought to Him for healing. The crowd in the … Continue reading Your Heart First
Your Sinking Boat Or Christ
The Sinking Boats Or Jesus Luke 5:6-7 New International Version When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to … Continue reading Your Sinking Boat Or Christ
Just Believe Indeed!
Just Believe Indeed! Mark 5:41-42 New International Version He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. For Meditation I have tried to imagine the posture … Continue reading Just Believe Indeed!
Powerful Words of Encouragement!
Mark 5:36 New International Version Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” For Meditation Against all odds, this synagogue ruler came to Jesus and prostrated before Him, pleading earnestly with Him to come and heal his dying daughter (Mk. 5:22). His kind did not accept the ministry of Jesus and had rallied … Continue reading Powerful Words of Encouragement!
Doing Good to All
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:36-40) Your Encouragement Your labor in the Lord is … Continue reading Doing Good to All
He Is So Close
Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” For Meditation “It’s a miracle,” my wife shouted from the back of the truck. Our daughter and her family were visiting from the USA, and their two children, who were used to the music from their parents’ vehicles back … Continue reading He Is So Close
He Is More Than Able
Philippians 1:6 New International Version (NIV) Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. For Meditation The greatest joy we have in our Christian walk is the assurance of our salvation (Jn. 10:27-30). However, that is one blessing the … Continue reading He Is More Than Able
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 