We pick up a story in John 4 where Jesus was just baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus leaves Judea journeying to Sychar, a city in Samaria. Sychar is famous for Jacob’s well of water. The significance of Jacob’s well is a bit odd being nowhere is it
When reading from Jeremiah and the 12 Minor prophets we see the children of Israel and Judah sinning against God. Their wickedness was prevalent as Jeremiah 1:16 states “And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto
In Acts 26, Paul is having a conversation with King Agrippa about his conversion from Judaism to Christianity and his being persecuted for it. He tells the King about the time Jesus confronted him on a journey during the midday. Jesus asks Saul (Paul) why are you persecuting me. Jesus
Yesterday, the Lord had me drive to an electronics store. I did not want to go. The Lord said go, I said no thanks. He said go, I said no thanks. Well, God won. I walked around looking at the latest electronics. One TV had a crystal clear picture that
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John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second
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Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Hebrews 13:29 KJV And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great pastor of the sheep, our
The mind is a powerful tool, when properly fed with the Word of God, it is easier to resist evil. You can rebuke Satan and evil. Get close to the ills of the world, temptations will follow.
When the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, Solomon chose wisdom over wealth, long life, or the destruction of his enemies. When you're walking with Christ, your words become gentle, kind, and soft. They’re not boastful, loud, or bitter. Your actions match your words, because they have meaning.
Wisdom is a constant guide in our lives, leading us every moment of the day. The Lord not only directs our paths but also strengthens us in our moments of weakness, lifting us up when we feel overwhelmed.
When I think of my friend David (see Dedication), he reminds me of the story of David and Jonathon. One of the more intimate verses in the Holy Bible is found in 1 Samuel 18: 1: “the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved
For the past 20+ years, the number of tears that have dropped from my eyes could fill a lake. It is an over dramatic statement, rarely is there a day tears do not fall from my eyes. I just keep asking Jesus, Why me.