“What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed.” Mark 4:30 I’ve had these words spoken to me. “If you just have faith ~ faith the size of a mustard seed, then your miracle would happen.” The implication was that my faith and […]
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A Few Words For An Ocean Of Need
“What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can […]
The Cry Of Every Heart
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. John 7:38 A person’s deep emptiness will only filled by a relationship with Jesus. Not only will it be satisfied but it will also overflow from the reservoir of life that Jesus pours in. It’s grievous […]
‘You Poor Thing!’
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Self-loathing plagues the church. Because I know that there was once a chasm between God and me, that shouldn’t erode my present view of myself. I shouldn’t wonder how God could, and will, love me if I have so far […]
The Spiritual Gifting of Jesus
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Luke 4:1 And so began Jesus ministry. After His baptism, He emerged from the water full of the Spirit and went into the wilderness for testing. There are things I often wonder. Did Jesus have an edge over the rest […]
The Cry Of Every Heart
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. John 7:38 A person’s deep emptiness will only filled by a relationship with Jesus. Not only will it be satisfied but it will also overflow from the reservoir of life that Jesus pours in. It’s grievous […]
Why Do You Want To Go Home?
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 Ask a college student why they are eager to go home on Spring Break and all kinds of answers emerge. Sleep in. See their dog. Eat their favorite foods. Go to their favorite local places with friends. What might be far down on the list […]
Pursued
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. Psalm 23:6 Stephen Lawson of Ligonier Ministries tells this story regarding goodness and mercy. Dwight L. Moody, a famous evangelist of the nineteenth century, was once approached by a woman who needed counseling. Two men, she claimed, were following her. Whenever she stepped […]
Oil Running Down My Face
You anoint my head with oil, my cup runs over. Psalm 23:5b This Psalm is more than just poetry. I am invited to picture walking in green pastures. I am encouraged to see Jesus with his staff; guiding and protecting me. I am urged to behold a banquet table laden with delicacies, prepared by God’s own hand. I am […]
Can My Enemies See My Table?
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5 There are two stunningly beautiful things about this verse. There is a table that is being set for me, prepared by God Himself. It’s on display for my enemies. God prepares sumptuous meals no matter the season. When I’m resting, it’s green grass to […]
