And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which … More Passing over
“Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven. For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.” (Matthew 18:10-11) But Jesus said, “Let the little children … More Blessed are the little ones
God is love[1], it is He that defines love. His love is pure and perfect, full of life, not bounded by man’s understanding, and yet in Christ, and through His word, the Lord gave us His definition, and showed us its way. This love only comes to us by His Spirit, grows in His abiding … More Advent II – Day 21 (The separation)
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that … More Heavenly focussed
Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out … More The Gate of Heaven
Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false … More Leaving all to follow Eternity
O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. (Psalms 16:5-6) “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up … More Inheritance
A new day dawns, the beginning of a new era, where the door of heaven opens… “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, … More Advent’s Dayspring
..for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God… (Exodus 34:14) And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” (Luke 4:8) In digging the ancient … More To Seek God, not just His Hand
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the … More Comfort another with hope
