The Easy Yoke
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 We must come...
Do Not Tell!
John the Baptist had proclaimed that Jesus was, the "Lamb of God." Jesus preferred anonymity. Jesus had offended the Pharisees by doing good on the Sabbath. Now they planned to kill him. Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Matthew 12:15 However, word got...
Seeing Jesus
"Lord when did we see you hungry and thirsty." Matthew 25:44 Jesus answered, I am seen in anyone who is hungry, in anyone who is thirsty, I am in the needy, the stranger, the sick and the one in prison. That is where you see me. When you look for Him in others, you...
Behold!
"Behold! The lamb of God." John 1:29 With these words, John pointed Jesus out for all to hear and see. Behold is a forceful word, a command to Pay Attention, to Look! His pronouncement is a powerful, earth-changing declaration: a call to attention John boldly...
The Withered Hand
"Then Jesus asked them, Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill? But they remained silent." Mark 3:4 The Sabbath was a day to glorify God, but the people had turned it into a day of limitations, where even Gods glory would...
Storms – Creators of Doubt
Storms create doubt. "Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, Lord, save me!Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. You of little faith,...
The Power of Doubt – John the Baptist
Doubt: it is the place where understanding and faith collide, where spiritual chaos is created. Doubt that is contemplated is always destructive to your spirit. “When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask...
The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within, The Fear that Shapes You are shaped by your thoughts - those internal beliefs and ideas taught by parents and teachers and formed by circumstances and the fears that often result from painful encounter with others. There is a warning...
Obedience in the Face of Doubt
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:1-2 Abram did the...
Fear – The Spirit That Destroys Life
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (self control). 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV The enemy is on the prowl. He is looking for anyone he can Infect with fear and capture. With fear he easily manipulates the thoughts...