Matthew 14:22-33, This is the story were Jesus sends the disciples out on the water while He went to pray. While he was praying a storm comes and the disciples were greatly afraid. Jesus then comes walking on the water, comforts the fearful disciples and says the famous saying “ Oh ye of little faith, [...]
These words mean the breaking and collapse of my independence brought about by my own hands, and the surrendering of my life to the supremacy of the Lord Jesus. No one can do this for me, I must do it myself. God may bring me up to this point three hundred and sixty-five times a [...]
FAITHFUL (faith·ful) Adj: Hebrew: Aman “aw-man”- to build up support, parent, firm, trust, believe, to be permanent, true. Psalm 31:23-24 “Oh, love the Lord, all you saints! For the Lord preserves the faithful, and repays the proud person. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” There’s a [...]
In Exodus 5:5,9, Pharoah says, “Look, you make them rest from their labor! Hmmm. Let more work be laid on them!” Sometimes God gives us a little taste of freedom, of rest, a little light, but soon after MORE difficulty than before! Is the promise of no effect? Of course not. Do not be afraid, [...]
John 21:17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love me?”And he said to Him “Lord, You know all things you know that I love You.” Have you ever noticed that its easier to [...]
You who fear God, listen: God desires complete obedience. Even if it hurts you or others. Ps. 15 teaches that those who will ascend His holy Hill keep their oath even when it hurts. This pleases God. This blesses God. Remember Jesus, who obeyed His Father even to the point of death- by excruciating crucifixion. [...]
Mark 1:35 Now in the morning having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. Perhaps 3 or 4 in the morning, our Lord did one of two things. One of two things must have went through his head, either He had to “crucify His [...]
Mark 2:14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to Him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. In Luke 4, Jesus explains that in the days of Elijah, there were many widows but Elijah was only sent to the one in [...]
