Luke 4 tells of different times in the Lord's life where he made a "great escape." Luke 4:1-13 Jesus escaped to the wilderness to be tempted, but also to receive power. When we are able to go through trials and tribulations and escape the entrapment of those times, then we are refreshed and filled with... Continue Reading →
Because He said So
So many times growing up I remember my mom saying "Because I said so" in response to my endless questions of why. Or to my complaints or excuses as I tried to get out of 'whatever' I was doing or not doing at the time. I truly hated that response. Yet, often I find myself... Continue Reading →
Fullness and Power
Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit when he went into the desert. The Holy Spirit led him there to be tempted forty days and forty nights. (Luke 4:1-2). So many times, I think of this time in Jesus' life and I think He fasted for forty days and then the devil came to him... Continue Reading →
Right Living
Luke 3:8 states Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones. Our lives here on... Continue Reading →
Learning contentment
Philippians 4:11 ends saying "I have learned in whatever state I am to be content." He then goes on to list areas of drastic contrast of each other that he has been. Then in verse 13 he states "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It probably was hard for Paul at... Continue Reading →
Unity
So many times I have heard preachers discuss what other denominations believe, not like the cult church denominations, but mainstream denominations. I never realized that the Bible also talks about this. I always thought that the early years of Christianity as being one church "the church." I guess even back then there differences in beliefs.... Continue Reading →
It’s Not Just Giving
I have heard Philippians 4:19 quoted so many times "And my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches and glory by Jesus Christ" as a verse to say God will give you everything you need. While that may be true, in the context it was written their need was going to be... Continue Reading →
Temptation
I can't say how many times I have read the story of Jesus being led into the wilderness and His temptation. Last night I read it, and I saw something I completely have missed before and it definitely shed light on the things I face. Coupled with my daughter's insight into my problem with patience,... Continue Reading →
Obedience and Giving
I was reading in the Word last night the story of the triumphant entry of Christ in Jerusalem. I have read the story a number of times before – Jesus sends his disciples to get a colt, they go get it. Jesus comes in, the people lay down the branches and sing “Hosanna and Blessed... Continue Reading →
Bare Fruit or Face Destruction
Last night I was reading in Matthew 21 about the fig tree. Leading up to these scriptures, Jesus and his disciples had just entered Jerusalem - the triumphant entry where the people were laying down the branches and cloaks. Praising Hosanna! Then he goes to the temple, clears out the people who made His house... Continue Reading →
