The Word of God is like a path that is right for us. The light of the Word is so bright, it removes any ability to hide, showing everything. When a bird is trapped inside a building, the bird finds its way out of captivity when all lights are turned off....except a strong guiding light that shows the way out - straight out the main doors! The bird is naturally drawn to this light and is guided to freedom.
Read Morehinking about faith leads us to think about Jesus - the one whom our faith is in. When Jesus says He is the good shepherd, His claim is based on relationship with His creation, us, His sheep! The Lord's desire for friendship is embedded in the claim "I know my own sheep". And because Jesus knows us, we know Jesus. Everything always starts with Christ and His 'knowing relationship' with us first - we are invited into this special relationship.
Read MoreMoses made an astounding request to know the Father by being in His presence as recorded in Exodus 33:12-23. It was a 'One Day' moment that the Bible records where Moses wanted something more from Him - and God was pleased with this desire. The desire of Moses was for the presence of the Lord, just to be close to the Father - or maybe to be 'In Him'.
Read MoreIn the midst of the storms of life that you face and others face around you, remember the word of the Lord - that He leads you besides still waters, even in the midst of the storm. Remember to thank the Lord in the midst of your storm, and allow the Holy Spirit to encourage your heart with the still peace of God that passes all our understanding.
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When faced with a powerful, scary giant that no one else wanted to face, it’s important to remember those weapons David used. Faith, courage, a heart for God, humility, and God Himself. David said to Goliath confidently, “You come at me with a sword and spear? Ha! I come to you in the name of the Lord God Almighty!” Honestly, who could stand a chance against that? When we understand who God is like David did, our enemies also don’t stand a chance.
Read MoreJesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
Read MoreWhen a man blind from birth found himself obeying Jesus, and then healed in John Chapter 9, the very next thing the man found himself doing was being attacked by the religious leaders of the day.
Read MoreWorship reminds us that we are God’s people, He created us, and that we belong to him. Worship takes you to a place where worry is placed at the foot of the cross, as are your daily concerns. Nothing seems too small or too big for the Lord. In Worship, we experience unity in diversity as different people from different cultures and demographics come together to glorify and thank the Lord.
Read MorePaul points to a byproduct of suffering as an agent for hope. Never in the bible is suffering excluded from life. Jesus took the worst suffering to Himself on the cross and then calls us to carry our cross also.
Read MoreRegardless of the time, the place or the environment - Jesus is always walking towards us.
Read MoreBut with the words - 'forget all that', Isaiah 43 takes a remarkable turn in verse 18 stating that the past is nothing compared to what the Lord is going to do. After all the amazing things of the past, verse 18 begins an incredible declaration that causes hope and expectancy to arise once more.
Read MoreIt is important to remember that in this storm, there would have been a sense of the end of life for all on-board. There was no hope. There was no way out. There was nothing ahead but fear and the unknown.
Read MoreLet us choose today - 'I will not go free...I love my master...I will serve Him for the rest of my life...'
Read MorePsalm 100:5 For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Read MoreThe devotional element of studying the Word is most connected to delight. That is when we study, not for anything except devotion, we gain delight. There are many ways to study the bible and many resources available.
Read MoreWhile the little plant got my attention, the other plants in my garden are still there - this little one is gone.
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