When Our Purposes Become God’s Purpose

Joseph may have prepared the tomb for his own purposes, but it ended up playing an important role in God’s purposes. It became the place for Jesus’s resurrection from the dead.

Are You Still Sleeping?

Even though Jesus repeatedly told his disciples to be ready, to be alert, his disciples are caught unprepared for the events that are about to unfold.

Finding Some Answers to the Call

How God choses people for certain jobs doesn’t usually fit the method used by the world.

Sunday Praise

The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David;BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;Hosanna in the highest!”When He had entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth […]

When Opposition Surrounds You

When we feel overwhelmed by adversaries, it can test our faith in God. Hezekiah gives us an example of how to respond to those who oppose us.

Immediate Followers

Peter and Andrew, two fishermen at the Sea of Galilee, were approached by Jesus with a simple offer: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Without hesitation, they left their nets behind and immediately followed him. This impulsive response raises the question: do we treat God’s will as a request or a command?

Together in Spirit

As believers in Jesus, nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39). We are connected by the Spirit of God by our faith in Jesus. Even when we are physically separated from each other, we remain connected by the Spirit. As Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:4-6: “There is one body and one […]

Letting God Transform You

Paul resisted the Spirit’s leading and sought to destroy the early church. However, a powerful encounter with Jesus transformed him into a fervent follower. This illustrates how God’s new work may require a change in our lives. Are we open to God’s transformative power when he leads us in a new direction?

Seeking True Wisdom

There is a wisdom like none found on this earth. It stands apart from the knowledge purveyed by those in this world. Solomon sought this wisdom from God: “So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of […]

Stretching Our Comfort Zone

God sees unseen capabilities in us and wants to stretch us beyond our comfort zone. Gideon doubted his abilities but eventually became a valiant warrior, overcoming his fears. This serves as encouragement that God patiently works to strengthen us for His purpose, accomplishing what He sets out to do.