“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed” (John 6:27 KJV). When Christ forbade the people to declare Him king, He knew that a turning point in His history was reached.Continue reading “Selfish Hopes Dashed, Hatred Erupts”
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Troubling Storms: When Fragments Are Lost
“But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great” (Luke 6:49 KJV). Seated upon the grassy plain, in the twilight of the spring evening,Continue reading “Troubling Storms: When Fragments Are Lost”
Help for the Haughty
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,” (Luke 6:27 KJV). Returning from Gergesa to the western shore, Jesus found a multitude gathered to receive Him, and they greeted Him with joy. He remained by the seaside for a time, teaching and healing, and then repairedContinue reading “Help for the Haughty”
Transformed from the Real Cause of Crime
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places” (Isaiah 32:17. 18). There is another spiritual lesson in this miracle of the stilling of the tempest. Every man’s experienceContinue reading “Transformed from the Real Cause of Crime”
Finding Peace and Intense Joy
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28 KJV). These wordsContinue reading “Finding Peace and Intense Joy”
Family Ties: Better than Blood
“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother” (Matthew 12:50 KJV). While Jesus was still teaching the people, His disciples brought the message that His mother and His brothers were without, and desired to see Him. He knew what was inContinue reading “Family Ties: Better than Blood”
Believe!
“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.“But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by theContinue reading “Believe!”