In the book of John, Jesus used “I am” statements to refer to himself. He used imagery that people were familiar with to explain salvation. In John 15, Jesus describes himself as the vine and the disciples are branches. This was used to illustrate their relationship. John 15:4-5Abide in me, and I in you. As the [...]
After Jesus taught the parable of the Good Samaritan, he made a journey into a nearby village (Luke 10:37). Two women are introduced, Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, a friend of Jesus. Martha invited Jesus into her home and was focused on preparing a meal for her guest. Whereas her younger sister Mary ‘sat [...]
Acts 1:6-86 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy [...]
In Mark 5, Jesus had sailed with his disciples to Gerasenes. As soon as Jesus stepped out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit approached him. He was a man who could not be restrained, feared by people, and cried night and day. Mark 5:3-4 (ESV)He lived among the tombs. And no one [...]
I will bless the Lord at all times and His praises shall continually be in my mouth – Psalm 34:1 (NRSV). Let’s break it down in another way… I will bless [exalt] the Lord at all [not some of the time, not whenever I feel like it, or when my situation is favourable] times [...]
I was reading Acts chapter 10, and in this passage, Peter is hungry and waiting for dinner. He went to the roof to pray and fell into a trance; God showed him a few animals on a blanket and instructs Peter to kill it and eat. Peter declines to say, Acts 10:14 By no means [...]
"The waves and wind still know His name" The lyrics are from the song 'It is Well' by Bethel. Whenever I read the story of how Jesus rebukes the wind as He and his disciples are sailing across the sea, I'm always amazed at how He only spoke 3 words — "Peace! Be Still!" Just [...]
One of my all-time scriptures for worry and stress is Matthew 6:34 “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (NRSV) This shows us how we should be living our lives, by taking it one step at time. “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for [...]
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made the heaven and earth" Psalm 121:1-2 We all know the book of Psalms was written by King David. This verse says, “I lift up my eyes to the hill, from where does my help [...]
“My soul waits silently on God alone for my expectation is from Him” Psalm 62:5 (NKJV) Notice David says my soul waits silently on God alone. I want to ask you, are you waiting on God? Or are you trying to do things that will “help God” or speed up the waiting period. Are you [...]
Jesus said to her, "Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give, will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life" The woman said to him, "Sir [...]
Luke 22:33-34 (NIV) But he [Peter] replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” It's amazing how easy it is to walk with God without any outside forces and [...]
At Your word, I will... 