Jesus said that if anyone would come after him, i.e. if he would be one of his followers, he (or she) must first of all deny (disallow; repudiate; forbid) himself, i.e. renounce his life of sin, of selfishness, and of following his own will and way for his life. He must take up his cross … Continue reading Follow Him
Fit for Service
Holy Spirit, come within us.Cleanse our hearts,and from sin free us.Make us holy vessels fitfor service to the King.Fill us with Your love and power.Anoint us within this hourTo be living witnessesFor Jesus Christ, our King.Our praise to Him bring. Father God, our heart’s desire,Come and speak to us in power.Revive our hearts to obey … Continue reading Fit for Service
Fear Not, Little Flock
"And he said to his disciples, 'Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor … Continue reading Fear Not, Little Flock
Courageous!
Jesus Christ, God the Son, came to earth, took on human flesh, suffered as we suffer, and was tempted as we are tempted, yet without sin. He was despised and rejected of humankind, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. He was crucified on a cross, although he had done no wrong. Yet, he … Continue reading Courageous!
Come and See
The Lord Jesus led me to read John 1:35-51 (multiple versions). What I see at work here is that God revealed Jesus to John, John then revealed Jesus to his disciples, and two of them followed him. One of the two immediately told his brother, who he then brought to Jesus. Jesus found Philip and … Continue reading Come and See
Broken and Contrite
When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the … Continue reading Broken and Contrite
Blessed are You
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when people hate you and when … Continue reading Blessed are You
Every Morning You Greet Me
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,Every morning you greet me.Meek and pure, truth and light,You look pleased now to meet me. Flourishing, growing in Him each day,Live with Him forever.Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,Blessed to know Him forever. Based off the song “Edelweiss” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47H4C1V8D-k Caution: This link may contain ads
Believe Him
“Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). Sometimes in life we have questions for which we don’t have answers. Sometimes we pray and we can’t hear God speaking, i.e. he seems silent concerning … Continue reading Believe Him
God of All Comfort
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we … Continue reading God of All Comfort
Walking Wounded 