John 6:54-70 Does my walk in the realm of Christianity satisfy my experience while I shun the expectation of Jesus? Am I just looking for excitement? Eternal life may hang on the answer.
The compassionate centurion sought out the compassionate Savior. The Roman soldier had concern for his servant and certainty of Jesus' power. Jesus's comment showed He marveled at the centurion's great faith. Let's ask the Compassionate Savior how He'd have us show compassion to others.
His ministry to us as teacher, helper, comforter, and guide is provided by God because He loves us. Incredibly, He will never leave us.
Prisons come in different forms. Yes, we all know of the brick and mortar kind, but what about those of our making? Can't we be imprisoned by wrong choices, locked in? God wants to influence the outcome. There is a way of escape. When a jailor realized he was imprisoned by his circumstances, he found God could set him free.
The Spiritual lessons we can learn from King David's Life in 2 Samuel 24. He understood:
- The importance of repentance
- God's complete forgiveness
- His consequences to sin
- To throw himself on the mercy of God
- In light of God's perfect gift of salvation to us, God deserves our best (not our leftovers)
John 7:45-52
We have an innate desire for truth. It provides security. Jesus gave us His Word on salvation, sin, the Scriptures, supplication, service, and His second coming. His Word is true.
Luke 10:24-37
According to the story of the Good Samaritan who is my neighbor? How has God, our heavenly Father, rescued you from being a victim of the order of things?
Wheat and tares growing together...the illustration from God's Word has much to teach us.
Romans 8:28 can carry believers to a greater love for the Father when it is understood. We can trust Him to fulfill His purpose for good in each one of us.
