Scripture: Luke 5:12-13 “In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy. When the man saw Jesus, he fell to the ground, face down in the dust, begging to be healed. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘if you want to, you can make me well again.’ Jesus reached out and touched [...]
Scripture: Mark 6:56 “Wherever Christ went – in villages and cities and out on the farms – they laid the sick in the market plazas and streets. The sick begged him to let them at least touch the fringe of his robe, and all who touched it were healed.” Observation: Jesus’ ministry … even when [...]
Scripture: Esther 4:14 [Mordecai to Ester] “If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance for the Jews will arise from some other place.” Luke 18:1-8 – The parable of the persistent widow – vs. 7 “God will surely give justice to his chosen people who plead with Him day and night” Observation: The [...]
Scripture: Luke 12:31 “He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” Observation: I have such a hard time reading these promises. Same feeling I had yesterday when Christ tells us to just ask boldly and it will be given. I know my [...]
Yesterday morning was a rough spiritual moment for me. I don’t think I’ve ever been so upset and angry at God. Mom’s accident with the lawnmower, and the resulting physical and emotional pain, somehow didn’t upset me. I understand we live in a broken world where things don’t go the way we, or God, intend. [...]
Scripture: John 14:13-14 “You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, because the work of the Son brings glory to the Father. Yes, ask anything in my name, and I will do it!” Observation: There are few spiritual concepts I struggle so much with as petitionary prayer. I would think [...]
Scripture: Matthew 8:2-3 “A man with leprosy approached Jesus. He knelt before Him worshipping “Lord, if you want to, you can make me well again.” Jesus touched him “I want to” he said “Be healed.” Insantly the leprosy disappeared. Observation: With all the hurt and pain in the world there seems to be ample opportunity [...]