Luke 19:4 New International Version So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. For Encouragement What stands between need and its source? Pride! If an unbeliever puts aside pride and comes to Jesus, they receive eternal life (Jn. 3:16). Pride alone blocks access to Christ, the … Continue reading The Running Rich
Salvation
Treated More Than Fairly
Matthew 20:12 New International Version ‘These who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’ For Meditation They expected more than the last hired man. To their shock, all received the same wage. … Continue reading Treated More Than Fairly
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (6)
Crafted for Good Works Ephesians 2:10 New International Version For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. For Encouragement After salvation, then what? Does the redeemed walk away into their own creative and selfish ways, assuming they please the Lord? Is that God’s intention … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (6)
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (5)
God Did It All Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For Encouragement Do you remember the testimony before the Pharisees of the man born blind that Jesus healed? … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (5)
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (4)
The Higher Purpose of our Salvation Ephesians 2:7 New King James Version That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For Meditation Achievements! Trophies! Certificates! They do not come easily, but with hard work, determination, and purpose. People commit themselves to daring … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (4)
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (2)
Ephesians 2:1-3 New International Version As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (2)
It Is Good Friday Indeed!
Luke 23:47 New King James Version So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, “Certainly this was a righteous Man!” For Encouragement His task was straightforward—to oversee the execution of the man they call Jesus. From Pilate’s last word to Calvary, the Roman Centurion received the order for a clinical execution … Continue reading It Is Good Friday Indeed!
Your Perspective of Christ Matters for Eternity
Luke 23:42 New King James Version Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” For Meditation Until a person sees Jesus for who He is — God Almighty — their response to Him would be hypocritical at best. It is therefore interesting to note how the people at the … Continue reading Your Perspective of Christ Matters for Eternity
Peace Through the Blood of Jesus
Exodus 12:13 New International Version (NIV) The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. For Meditation Our peace with God is settled on nothing apart from the shed blood of … Continue reading Peace Through the Blood of Jesus
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 