Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:10 The Israelites and the Gentiles who have received the Lord are His people. He has shown us His mercy. We belong to Him. We belong with Him. We... Continue Reading →
From Planted to Flourishing
Psalm 92:13-14 They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, I realize I am connected to the Vine. I am planted in the house of the Lord. I am faithful to His Word... Continue Reading →
Little is Much
“When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw this large crowd, and his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things. When it was getting late, his disciples came to him and said, “It is already very late, and... Continue Reading →
To Thirst and Hunger no More
John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. In the natural lately, I have found myself hungry and thirsty a lot. The Lord sent manna to the children of Israel and they asked "What is it?" which is... Continue Reading →
Tabgha Multiplication
”The people saw them going, and many recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the cities, and got there ahead of them. When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many... Continue Reading →
Betroth You to Me Forever
And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the Lord. Hosea 2:19-20 God paid the price to betrothed us to Himself through Christ forever. There will be no divorce or annulment,... Continue Reading →
Reproach
So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. Hebrews 13:12-13 Did He suffer outside the gate of the city as well as outside the temple? That is where division occurs within denominations. Christ suffer for our sins. He paid... Continue Reading →
The Lord Is
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:“I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Isaiah 44:6 A few things stick out to me in this passage. First, God is the King of Israel, not just the Jews. They are all under His authority, even if they... Continue Reading →
The Lamb of God
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 Jesus is The Lamb of God. He paid the price to erase all sin in the world. He stopped the need for sacrifice because He was the Perfect Sacrifice. The Lord provided... Continue Reading →
The Harvest
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. Proverbs 10:5 The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand and yet what am I really doing to bring in the harvest? I have been asleep,tossing, awake just enough that I have felt I'm doing something. But I've... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 