“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David
David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. God …
Category Archives: God is God
“But if you’re being led by the Spirit, you’re not under the Law.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: We have received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. God, in His …
“Whether we are at home on earth or away from home and with Him, it is our constant ambition to be pleasing to Him.” ~Apostle Paul
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” ~Jesus
I love to believe something that is not true in the world of following Jesus. Of course, it is sad. …
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Apostle Peter
Why this is important: it is a historic day in the history of the church of Jesus, our Messiah. He …
Should we be surprised by the amazing courage God gives us?
We serve an amazing God. God is all powerful and gives us the power of the Holy Spirit. God gives …
What happens if we rebel, reject, grieve or blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit will bestow or withdraw blessing according to whether he is pleased by the situation …
How awesome is God?
God gives us power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …
Is the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus the Messiah to all who believe?
Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …
“That which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.” ~Apostle Paul
There are many mysteries with God. But His reality is plain enough. All anyone must do is open their eyes. …
Does the Holy Spirit give boldness in preaching and witnessing?
Good news: God wants us to be bold in spreading the good news of Jesus. What is His plan? To …
Are we on board with the new plan of Jesus?
I need to get on board with what God wants. It is never about me. It is always about God. …
Will we choose the God of love or the God of judgement?
God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …
Who is the Holy Spirit?
It is a pretty basic question. Who is the Holy Spirit? What would our answer be? I know there are …
“Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God!” ~King David
King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …
“God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” ~Apostle Paul
The role of the Holy Spirit: Sanctification is an important part of our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy …
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.” ~Apostle Paul
We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheists, but they are really kidding themselves. So, let us not …
“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised the Messiah Jesus from the dead will also give life …” ~Apostle Paul
Imagine this: The Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us. That is stunning. Consider the power …
“These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” ~Jesus
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
Have we become virtual pneumaphobiacs [fear of the Holy Spirit]?
Does your church teach and preach on the power of the Holy Spirit? I have been to some churches where …
“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
“Rejoice, favored one; the Master is with you!” ~Angel Gabriel
Mary did not know it yet, but she needed encouragement. God has a wonderful way of building us up before …
“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …
“Whoever does the will of God abides forever.” ~Apostle John
It is hard to remember some days that this life is noticeably short. Then other days it comes home to …
“When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …
“This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” ~God
I believe that Jesus, God’s anointed King (aka Messiah) is God’s Holy Son. Jesus is God’s Son in that He …
“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things.” ~Apostle Paul
I am a case study in what God can do. I had turned my back on Jesus. I had rebellious …
Can human beings stand against God’s will?
I think most of us struggle with the “will of God”. God is God. What God wants is going to …
Is there good news for the wicked God-haters and God-deniers?
There are ungodly and unrighteous people. They are evil. They have rejected God and His Son Jesus, the anointed King …
“You are in the Messiah Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …
“I am the truth” ~Jesus
Consider this: Truth is not what makes people feel good. Jesus knows this. Jesus knows truth because He knows the Father …
“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” ~Apostle Paul
We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and we as His slaves. We have a man-centered …
“The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” ~St Catherine of Siena
Why this is important: Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Do we believe Jesus is in charge (the Master) and act on it?
Why this is important: God had an old plan before the new one. It was the plan based on following …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin?
Why this is important: What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, …
Can we out dream God?
Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …
How does wisdom start?
I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …
“To do so no more is the truest repentance.” ~Martin Luther
To do so no more is the truest repentance. ~Martin Luther It is so very easy to fall into …
“The Son gives life to whom he will.” ~Jesus
Jesus makes it clear he has authority, even to give life. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to understand this. It is …
“You are the Messiah [Christ], the Son of the living God.” ~Apostle Peter
Why this is important: The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed …
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what …
“You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” ~John the baptizer
Jesus challenges us to radically change our way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing our thinking and acting differently) …
“The only significance of life consists in helping to establish the kingdom of God.” ~Count Leo Tolstoy
Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …
“If you board the train of unbelief, you will have to take it all the way to its destination.” ~Anonymous Pastor
Let’s think about the account told by Jesus of a very rich man who lived a life of extreme luxury. …
“I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” ~God
I see it! I lean in. God holds His hand out to me. My name is carved into the palm of …
How will we defend ourselves before God?
Has the problem of missing God’s goal for our life been solved for good? Yes, it has. Our Messiah and …
Is God the same today as He was yesterday?
God is not over the hill. God is not past His prime. He is God. He is great. He is good. …
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …
“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus
Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …
What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …
How does God work it all out?
But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor …
Who is reigning now in the kingdom of God?
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death …
When will the kingdom of God come?
Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is …
“By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” ~Religious elites
Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t have to answer questions. That is shocking to me. I deserve to have my questions …
What is the source of understanding? Does understanding belong to God?
We serve an amazing God. We seek understanding and find it in God. With him is wisdom. But not just …
Was humanity created perfect?
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of …
Is Jesus really in charge of our lives?
I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …
Where is Jesus now?
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the …
“The greatest story ever told that’s hardly ever told — God.” ~Dare 2 Share
Here it is. The Good News (Gospel) in four minutes. Life is ours. Here is a transcript of the video. …
“In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.” ~Author of Hebrews
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who …
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me.” ~Jesus
And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Messiah’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him; for false …
“Surely the Master God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.” ~Amos
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, …
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” ~King David
God says a lot. He has given us lots to think about. God’s wisdom is the key to our life, every …
Why do we say that “God is God”?
Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like …
“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
Do you remember this child’s game?
Maybe I am getting too old. I remember playing this game. It taught me a lot. There is a …
“Tell us by what authority You are doing these things, or who is the one who gave You this authority?” ~Religious elites to Jesus
Jesus does lots of things. And so, there come questions about all of this. The religious elites want to know. …
Does anyone have the foggiest idea what sort of power we blithely invoke while in the hands of God?
Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes about church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …
What did Jesus know was going to happen?
Jesus came to Bethany the day before Palm Sunday. This actually starts our most holy week! In the Orthodox church, …
“Whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected.” ~Apostle John
Jesus knows us. Jesus knows us to our core. We can try to evade the truth, but Jesus knows the …
“Nothing is too hard for you.” ~Jeremiah
God is charge — always. All the time. This is true but not always easy to remember and act on. …
“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Master [Lord] and Messiah” ~Apostle Peter
Jesus is in charge. God has put Him in charge. He is Master [Lord]. He reigns as the head of …
“Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus continues His manifesto. I have a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as …
“Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.” ~Jesus
God the Father and Jesus the Son are the same. Dishonor one and you dishonor the other. Jesus said this …
“Why do you break God’s commandment because of your tradition?” ~Jesus
Not only has God healed my heart, but He has also set it free. That freedom leads me to run …
“Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?” ~Zophar the Naamathite
If you think about it, the list of things we cannot do is rather long. Whipping out our credit card …
“What have you done?” ~Pilate
Breaking news! Jesus oversees God’s Kingdom. It is not what we think! Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation …
“Yahweh [the LORD] himself, is an everlasting rock!” ~Isaiah
A working definition of doubt is “to lack confidence, to consider unlikely.” The very first expression of doubt in the …
How aligned is Jesus with God and His desires?
Jesus is perfectly aligned with God. He knows He cannot do anything without God. Jesus is determined to follow God’s …
“My kingdom is not of this world.” ~Jesus
God’s plan was moving along on schedule. Jesus had been arrested and was now on trial. It was a little …
Are we astonished or afraid?
Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …
Where should we look for Jesus?
Jesus is Alive They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, …
Should we be surprised by any of this?
Why this is important: Jesus tells us everything we need to know. We know God’s plan. We know what God wants. …
Are we looking for Jesus in all the wrong places?
Here is a lesson in worry from our Master Jesus. Jesus wasn’t worried. He wasn’t anxious. He was just doing what …
“God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind.” ~Balaam
God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. …
“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” ~Jesus
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …
“God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” ~Apostle John
John saw the glorification of Jesus with his own eyes. Imagine that. John was there for the transfiguration. John saw …
“The Lord [Yahweh] loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers.” ~Moses
God is God. That is all there is to it. We can count on it, day by day. God is …
“We don’t want a riot on our hands,” ~Religious elites
Why this is important: The religious leaders and elites of Jesus day were afraid of a riot. Now that is …
“Through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …
Can we hide from God?
I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …
Is Jesus in charge of my life today?
Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Is Jesus …
Can we count on what God says to us?
Is God two-faced? Is God fickle? God is not fickle. No way at all. There is nothing in Him that is …
Can God keep you on your feet, standing tall in his bright presence, fresh and celebrating?
Jesus can keep me on my feet. I will never fall when I am in Him. I will stand tall …
Are we trying to keep God a secret?
How often do I act like God is a secret? Unfortunately, more than I want to admit. I take credit …
Is God all knowing?
Is God all knowing? Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; …
“You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell?” ~Jesus
The reality of hell should affect the way people live. — The importance of making the right choice. Yes, hell is …
Was the glory of Jesus revealed through his miracles?
The miracle of turning water into wine did something for His disciples. It revealed His glory and gave them a …
Who is God?
Who are we to question God? The answer is we are in no position to question Him. God is God. …
Does Jesus know everything?
Jesus knows everything. There is no reason to pretend otherwise. He knew the “Woman at the Well” had been married …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 