Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” Matthew 20:32 "Our need is obvious, Jesus? Don't you see we are blind? What else do you think we need, but to see?" These could be possible questions from the two Jericho blind men to Jesus (Matt. 20;29-34). Their need was obvious … Continue reading Does Jesus Sound Ridiculous?
Word of the Week
The Acceptable Offering
Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering. Genesis 4:4 Two brothers, two different professions, two kinds of offering to present to God. That is the story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:2). God is the recipient of their offering, the Sovereign King who … Continue reading The Acceptable Offering
Where Is Your Oil
In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. Luke 10:30 “Somebody help me!” Baba heard the distress call. With a rope around his neck tied to the branch of the … Continue reading Where Is Your Oil
Our Ever-Present God
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.Deuteronomy 31:6 It is fascinating to observe a little child’s absolute trust in his father in everything. The little kid believes completely that his father is the … Continue reading Our Ever-Present God
The God of Yesterday and Today
The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine” – 1 Samuel 17:37 He was a giant on his own – a head taller than everyone in Israel (1 Sam. 9:2). God anointed Saul as king over Israel under His rule and … Continue reading The God of Yesterday and Today
The Ridiculous Things Of God
Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there - 1 Kings 17:3-4 This Papa that we serve! It is amazing the things He does and how He does them sometimes. His ways are … Continue reading The Ridiculous Things Of God
Informed to Share
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Lk. 2:10-11). The night was quiet with a gentle breeze caressing the forehead of Daniel. He … Continue reading Informed to Share
My Special friend
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full - John 10:10. I first saw him in a dream. Tucked behind the steering wheel of a nineteenth-century automobile, he could barely see beyond the dashboard. A deep and hungry valley ahead … Continue reading My Special friend
Jesus and the Wearied Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28) His name was scorned among his people, despite his wealth. As chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made money helping Rome extract heavy taxes from his people. That alienated him from them. His physical stature didn’t help either. He was almost a … Continue reading Jesus and the Wearied Soul
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 