““You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they... Continue Reading →
The blind man asked Jesus to restore his sight. The writer draws a parallel, expressing the difficulty of articulating personal desires to the divine. They seek their family's devotion to Jesus and their own alignment with His will. The prayer concludes with a request for guidance and an increased desire to fulfill God's will.
Gravediggers, in the good sense are people who dig graves to bury bodies when they die. As Christian’s, we are all called to dig the grave for our old sinful nature. The old flesh man has passed away, the Spirit man lives. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old... Continue Reading →
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” John 12:32 My job as a Christian is to lift Jesus up to those around me. Holy Spirit draws them to Him. So how do I lift him up? I act like Him. My words and actions reflect Him. I love like... Continue Reading →
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 I think that someone loving me, when they do it well, cover sins towards me. I'm willing to know that they aren't trying to hurt me in instances where their actions do cause me pain. I might not stay... Continue Reading →
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 God's love is different to me than brotherly affection. Some translations say "be devoted in brotherly love". God's love is perfect; brotherly love is constant but has its ups and downs. I think God knew we wouldn't always love with His perfect... Continue Reading →
“The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I keep thinking the hike will be easier. Today felt brutal., even though it is the same path I’ve been taking. Maybe it was the cool air as the sun was already beginning to set. My only goal is... Continue Reading →
“Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.” Luke 6:16 “As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to go away also, do you?” Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom... Continue Reading →
“For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12 This passage caught my attention this morning. In context Paul was bragging to the Corinthians about the generosity of the churches of Macedonia. Out of their poverty they... Continue Reading →
“that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and... Continue Reading →
