THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 9:18-27 “The Son of Man must suffer… and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” (Luke 9:22) The Son of Man (ie human offspring/seed) was first promised in Genesis 3:15. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head,…
You give them something!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 9:10-17 “‘You give them something to eat.’ They said, ‘We have no more than…’” (Luke 9:13) There is still hunger and poverty in the world. We will often hear people quote “for the poor you always have with you” (John 12:8) But what I hear the Lord saying more often is “You give…
The unstoppable one!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 9:1-9 “Who is this about whom I hear such things?” (Luke 9:9) Herod thought he had silenced John the Baptist. But John was a servant of God, preparing the way for Jesus. You cannot silence God, and you cannot stop God’s purpose. Jesus is on a mission for God, and death will…
Dedicated to suffering daughters!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 8:40-56 “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” (Luke 8:48) Today’s blog post is dedicated to all the ‘daughters’ out there who suffer. These two ‘daughters’ (v.40,48) are suffering, and God’s heart is moved. What stands out for me here is the hope that Jesus brings to the hopeless….
He doesn’t give up!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 8:26-39 “The people… asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear.” (Luke 8:37) I have been in similar situations like this. Someone looking for hope comes to me, and I talk to them about Jesus. I describe His love, His way, His promise to be with them and to…
Because of Jesus!!!
Positive thinking is not enough to change your life. Just saying these sentences does not make them come true. But when you believe in a Good God behind all reality… Then these statements, anchored in God, can change your life. These things are true because God makes them true, because of Jesus. Behind every statement,…
Resting in Him through the storm
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 8:22-25 “The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Master, Master, we’re going to drown!’” (Luke 8:24) Where is God when we are in the midst of suffering or difficulty? What is God doing when we are in that place. The disciples are frantic, anxious, desperate… and Jesus sleeps. It seems that He…
Love makes a family!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 8:19-21 “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” If anyone should be able to claim special ties to Jesus it was His family. But being born into His family does not make you His family. Being born into the church (as I was)…
Consider carefully!!!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 8:16-18 “Therefore consider carefully how you listen.” (Luke 8:18) The previous parable (vv.4-15) was about hearing and listening. These words explain that parable further: what happens when we truly hear. If something is received, it will be visible – like a lit lamp. If it is really there, it will show. If…
Dancing in the rain?
So what do you think of this quote? If we wait to dance when things get better, will we never dance? Is dancing a way of denying the storm, being in self-denial? Or is a dancing spirit a sign of faith, hope and love… God’s Spirit in us? I think of Jesus resting in the…