So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him. John 12:10-11 For Meditation Foolishness! All is foolishness. For, who can remove the evidence God has given of Himself in Christ Jesus? Better believe it, my friend, and … Continue reading The Folly of Man!

Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You must follow me."John 21:22 Uh, uh! There I go again! Simon son of Jonah! Why can’t I zip it once for once? I have been a loose cannon by His side for far too long; and the Lord … Continue reading Burned By His Last Rebuke

"Though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs" Luke 11:8. Though friendship may not get you what you ask for, persistence could. By persisting, you show that you really … Continue reading Persistent Prayer

Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” John 21:19 "Let's take a stroll, Peter" the Lord said after the early breakfast at the seashore. I felt special. “Eat your heart out, Mary! This is golden – walking in heaven already … Continue reading Walking With The Divine

Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. John 21:4 For Meditation “I am going fishing.” Why not? I was bored and clueless about my life. My Lord has been playing hide and seek with us after the great Miracle at Sunrise. He said … Continue reading Refreshed At Dawn

It was Preparation Day … Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Mark 15:42-43   New International Version (NIV) For Meditation I have heard about horrific scenes of vultures tearing into dead bodies on the cross … Continue reading The Interlude

And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. Mark 15:20 For Meditation The soldiers swooped over my Master in the Praetorium like vultures at the smell of carcass (Mk. 15:26). Their hour had come. The stage … Continue reading He Died with Grace

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 For Meditation Poor Martha! She had opened her home to Jesus and His disciples on their way … Continue reading Martha’s Dilemma

Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 11:19 For Meditation How careless can we be with our children? What are we doing allowing them to be exposed to various kinds of teaching … Continue reading The Carnage of Cartoons