Through his suffering, death on the cross, and resurrection, Jesus has brought forth a new creation. In Christ, we are made new, starting a new beginning, a new life, and a renewed relationship with God. The Apostle Paul expresses this in his letter to the Corinthians: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation…
The risen Lord asked the disciples to go to Galilee, where they would see Him (Matthew 28:10). The disciples returned to their home in Galilee, and Simon Peter invited six fellow disciples to go fishing with him. Though they tried hard the entire night, they caught nothing. Despite being experienced fishermen and using all possible…
People often ask for evidence to believe that Jesus is Lord and God. Recently, someone said, “I need the encounter of the burning bush to come to believe in Jesus.” The Apostle Thomas represents such people—he wanted to physically see Jesus in order to believe in Him. He said, “Unless I see the mark of…
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…
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…