THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:37-44 “Inside you are full of greed and wickedness.” (Luke 11:39) Religious washing, like wearing a suit to church, doesn’t change the inside. God knows what is inside of me, and wants to work on my here. My outward appearance and my public role or persona are not the real ME. God…
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His light shining in me?
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:33-36 “See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.” (Luke 11:35) Jesus uses the image of light to distinguish good from evil. My mind goes back to when God created light, and it was good. Although darkness is good for sleeping, it’s hard to live in darkness. Can…
Responding to His greatness!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:29-32 “Something greater than Solomon is here.” (Luke 11:31) We just looked at the “Song of Songs”, which is a love story about Solomon. I noted that Jesus’ love for us is much greater than Solomon’s love. The same is true for Solomon’s wisdom, Jesus surpasses him by far! Is there any…
God is always ready to forgive!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 85 “Will you be angry with us forever?” (Psalm 85:5) What happens when a disciple of Jesus messes up, or turns aside. Have we blown our chance with God, is there no room for mercy? This psalm expresses this prayer for mercy after a disciple has sinned. They are struggling because of…
I am my beloved’s!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Song of Songs 5-8 “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” (Song of Songs 6:3) To be honest, today I feel like I am stretching. I’m supposed to hear God through this, but its not happening. It is a beautiful love drama, a BC version of a romance. Imagine…
A better love story!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Song of Songs 1-4 “It is Solomon’s carriage, escorted by sixty warriors, the noblest of Israel.” (Song of Songs 3:7?) Some see this book as an allegory, about how God loves His people. Some see this book as a love story inspired by God, an ode to marriage! Personally, I am…
Blessed to be God’s child!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:27-28 “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” (Luke 11:27) Did Mary get a special blessing because she was Jesus’ mother? Did Adam get a special blessing because he was God’s first child? Does anyone get a special blessing because of their position with God? “Blessed rather are…
Am I ready for battle?
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:24-26 “When an impure spirit says ‘I will return to the house I left.’” (Luke 11:24) When a person breaks free from a negative spirit, they are still at risk. The Enemy does not just walk away, but comes back stronger. See how Satan waits for “an opportune time” (Luke 4:13) to beat…
Get behind me Satan!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:14-23 “When someone stronger attacks and overpowers him…” (Luke 11:22) Behind all the mess and misery in this world is that lying jerk Satan. He uses his whispers of doubt, distraction, deception and discouragment. His goal is to turn us away from God, and from living God’s Way. He slips into our…
Praying for the Spirit!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 11:5-13 “How much more will your Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) God wants everyone to have the ‘very good’ life we were made for. God also respects our freedom, He does not force feed us pressure us. That He wants us to ask Him shows…