In John 8, the religious leaders are again ready to kill Jesus. It wasn’t just that they wanted to kill Jesus because of blasphemy. They wanted to kill Him because He told them the truth — that they were sinning. They also weren’t following the Law. No one wants to be told they’re sinning, or…
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God Is Sovereign
“Did you forget that I’m sovereign?” That’s what the Lord asked me this morning. I was inclined to say, “Of course not.” It was my knee-jerk response. But then I stopped short. Why was the Lord asking me this? If I hadn’t forgotten, then why was He putting His finger there? The truth is, as…
Worshiping In Spirit and Truth
Jesus said to the Samaritan woman, “You worship that which you do not know; we worship that which we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and now is when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His…
Loving Others
I bless Jesus when I love others, see the multitudes and have compassion, give the benefit of the doubt, don’t judge, don’t be jealous of others’ friendships, etc. When He was crucified, He was not given the benefit of the doubt, He was judged, He was envied by the leaders because the people had liked…
He Holds Me Fast
The Lord is in His temple. He is on His throne (Isaiah 66:1). He is over all. He sees all. He is with me. None of that changes. Ever. I might change, but He doesn’t. Where can I go from His Spirit? Where can I hide from Him? (Psalm 139:7) There is nowhere. There is…
When God Doesn’t Answer
I’ve met people who’ve told me that if God would do a certain thing, then they would believe. Or, if God would answer a certain prayer, then they would believe. Or if God would speak to them, or give them miracles like others have had, or somehow reveal Himself to them, then they would believe.…
Heavy Burden
God is enough. His yoke is easy, His burden is light. What burdens, then, am I taking on that are not from Him? What load am I carrying that is not mine? His burden is light. Why is this burden I’m carrying so heavy? This is what He says to me: It’s not your job.…
God is Faithful
What can I say? God is faithful. He is always faithful. Whether everything’s going great or everything’s falling apart, God is faithful. This I know. When I can’t hear Him or feel Him, when I pray and don’t get an answer, or when I get answers, but they’re the opposite of what I’m asking, when…
Good Things and Dwelling With God
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly Psalm 84:11. God has it all taken care of, all my worries and concerns. I praise, I sing for joy, and I dwell in His house. He shields me,…
Get Behind Me, Satan: What Did Jesus Mean?
“Get behind me, Satan, for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s (Mark 8:33).” I think the essence of what Jesus was saying is that Peter wanted a kingdom, not reconciliation of the lost. God’s interests are sacrifice and reconciliation in the spirit. And in the eternal. Man’s interests are glory,…