3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him (Jesus) because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay.5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When we first think of faithfulness, we might think of God’s faithfulness to His people, His creation.Then we might think faithfulness is being obedient to God, doing what He says,…
“Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.” Psalms 1:1-2 NRSV
We are afflicted in every way but not crushed, perplexed but not driven to despair, persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 What does it feel like to feel forgotten? What’s it like to feel like nobody sees – nobody cares – nobody notices? Joseph went through many situations that would…
In looking closer at the cross and the suffering of Jesus, we see that the cross shows us the evilness of man, the sovereignty of God, and the unconditional love of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
In this passage of scripture, we see the worst of men, the best that man can do, and the power of Jesus.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If…
For am I now seeking the favor of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 Are we living in the fear of man rather than the fear of God? Have we hardened our…
32 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 “Sir,” they…