Jesus is now going public. All along, He had been doing everything in a low profile. His birth was not noticed by many. His baptism was not a well-publicized event. After performing a miracle, He would often say not to tell anyone. Only three of His disciples had witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, and He…
The Bible is full of stories about God seeking the lost. When Adam and Eve hid in fear after committing sin, God came searching for them. Since then, God has continued to seek out His lost children. “Lost and Found” is an important theme in the Gospel of Luke. Early in the gospel, Mary and…
When we face difficulties, we question God. Whenever disaster strikes the world, many ask, “Where is God?” The question people seek answers to is: “Where is God when it hurts?” Such a question carries many assumptions, two of which are particularly common: Some people came to Jesus and asked why some Galileans were killed by…
One of the challenges we face in our Christian journey is maintaining consistency in our walk with the Lord. For some, following Jesus is difficult, and for others, it is intensely challenging, especially when living in a hostile environment. However, this does not mean that following Jesus is easy for those who do not face…
Another year, and we are thrilled to welcome the Capernwray students for their 10-day outreach program, a key part of their 6-month Winter Bible school. Our Youth Ministry Coordinator prepared an action-packed week for them, starting with an XEE day. On Sunday, they joined our church service and assisted with the prayers. During the week,…
Satan tempts us to bring out the worst in us, but God tests us to bring out the best in us. A test or trial is a God-given opportunity for us to practice and thereby strengthen our spiritual relationship with the Lord. The cause of temptation stems from our old carnal nature when it is…
Listening is essential, especially in our Christian journey. When someone does not listen, it can feel as though you do not exist or are not part of the relationship. Without listening, there won’t be a connection. The first step in building a relationship is being heard and understood. The Israelites held Moses and Elijah in…
Christian life is hard. It often seems as though we expect life to be a smooth highway without bumps or curves. However, the truth is that life is filled with loss, failure, illness, difficult decisions, and heartache. At times, our life on earth can become so hard that even putting one foot in front of…
We use the word bless or blessed all the time. Blessed is a wonderful word. We say “bless you” when someone sneezes, wishing them healing and health. On other occasions, we say “bless you” when ending a conversation or gathering. People generally understand blessedness as wishing for good fortune or receiving exceptional comfort. The question…
Jesus calls Peter and his fellow fishermen to cast their nets into the deep water. This call comes after a night of unsuccessful fishing. The night had been terrible; despite their hard work, they caught nothing. As they were finishing their fruitless and tiring labor, preparing to go home, Jesus instructed them to cast their…