Is the peace of Jesus ruling my heart?
Some things just aren’t forced on us. We can have it or we can not. God isn’t just going to …
Category Archives: God is Good
What does God mostly do?
Well here we go. When I keep company with God, hang out with Him, I will learn a life of …
“But the Messiah was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.” ~Author of Hebrews
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
You don’t expect to bury your children.
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
God has a plan for us. What is it? Healing and restoration.
Jesus didn’t cause anyone to be lame. It was never about character building. There was no lesson to be learned. No …
Will Jesus complete God’s mission and goals?
It was a dark day as Jesus hung from the cross. Figuratively and literally. The sun disappeared. Jesus was alone. …
What is Jesus concerned about as he is facing a slow and cruel death for us?
Jesus’ mother, his aunt, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the cross. They …
7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
How does God prove His love for us?
God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …
“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” ~Jesus
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …
Will we give up? These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times!
Sometimes it seems like we just can’t make it. Yet, perseverance rules the day. Even if it looks like things …
God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.
There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …
What is God’s message to us today?
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
“You know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one word of all the good words which the Master your God spoke concerning you has failed.” ~Joshua
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
“Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” ~Jesus
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …
“If I’m sleepless at midnight, I spend the hours in grateful reflection.” ~King David
Some nights I don’t sleep as well as I would like. How do I use the time? Worrying? Tossing and …
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” ~Apostle Paul
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
“The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed!” ~An Elder
What is in a name? In lots of cases, it doesn’t really make a difference. With Jesus, it makes a …
“Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.” ~Apostle Matthew
Jesus has healed me. What should I do? Just move on with life like it didn’t happen? Not at all. …
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …
“My soul exalts the Master.” ~Mary (Mother of Jesus)
I must give God a big shout out! God is beautiful. God is stunning. God is awesome! Now here is …
“But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” ~Apostle John
I confess to God that I have missed His goal for my life (aka sin). That has me walking in …
“He [Jesus] has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” ~Religious elites
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin or sinning). That is my natural state. Does this bother Jesus? …
“We, of course, have plenty of wisdom to pass on to you but it’s not popular wisdom, the fashionable wisdom of high-priced experts that will be out-of-date in a year or so.” ~Apostle Paul
Do I have my feet on firm spiritual ground? Or am I just seeking popular wisdom? God has plenty of …
“I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd.” ~Jesus
I want to understand Jesus. I want to fully know Him. I can know more by understanding the roles and …
“I have come so that you may have life and have it in abundance.” ~Jesus
There is a right way to get into a house and there is a wrong way. The right way for …
“God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.” ~King David
I call on God. I plead with God to listen to me. I don’t just whisper. I shout it out …
“As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life.” ~Jesus
I see Jesus. He is lifted up on the cross. It is not a pleasant thing to see. He is …
“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.” ~Myriads of angels in heaven
I must say with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb Jesus who was slain for me. I must sing …
“The one who welcomes you welcomes me, and the one who welcomes me welcomes him who sent me.” ~Jesus
Jesus gives me good news. As a disciple, if anyone welcomes me, they are welcoming Jesus and God. There is …
“The man called Jesus …” ~A blind man after healing
I must tell the truth. The man called Jesus has changed me. Not just a little but radically. I’ve changed …
“I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds” ~Apostle Paul
I am so thankful that God is patient with me. God gives me every opportunity to radically change my mind …
“Give us help for the hard task; human help is worthless. In God we’ll do our very best; he’ll flatten the opposition for good.” ~ King David
I love it when friends help. It is always a blessing. But there is always a limit to what can …
“All the believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.” ~Luke
Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …
“Because of his friend’s shameless boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to be bold in what I ask of God. In fact, I should be very persistent and …
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” ~James
Gentleness is a strength. It is highly desirable, and Jesus shows us the way by His own gentleness. Jesus challenges …
“Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to have courage. Jesus wants me to be bold in my faith. Jesus doesn’t want me hanging …
“Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t condemn me. I stand before Him guilty. I am VERY guilty. I have missed God’s …
“I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I have received the very mercy of God. Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature …
“Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you — God, my dependable love.” ~King David
Some days I get in a heap of trouble. My enemies are after me. King David had that in spades. …
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David
I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …
“In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.” ~Jesus
According to Jesus, heaven is a real place. It is not a product of religious imagination or the result of …
“Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.” ~King Solomon
God is gracious and kind to us. He gives wisdom and knowledge. It is lack turning on the faucet. Once …
“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Thessalonian city officials
I need to stay focused on the essential message of the good news of Jesus. Paul understood that and shows …
“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.” ~Apostle John
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. We all do. I …
“Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.” ~King Solomon
Wisdom in an amazing character trait. I want more of it. I need more of it. God is in a …
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~Jesus
It is way too easy to let my heart to be troubled. Most days are a challenge. Some are not. …
“At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman.” ~Apostle John
I can count on Jesus to be just and treat me fairly. That is way He is. Jesus is loving …
“I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, ready to sing, ready to raise a tune.” ~King David
King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …
“When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him.” ~Luke
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” ~Religious Elites
God is doing amazing things. The people are coming to Jesus. The legalists emerge. They sense fresh meat and pounce. …
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” ~Author of Hebrews
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
“Give us this day our daily bread.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues the Jesus Manifesto and the model prayer. I have needs on a daily basis. We all do. Jesus …
“This is the Sabbath. The law prohibits you from picking up your mat.” ~Religious elites
Jesus is on a mission. His mission is bringing healing to everyone He can. He is full of compassion and …
“God, you did everything you promised, and I’m thanking you with all my heart.” ~King David
God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …
“And Jesus was amazed at their unbelief.” ~Mark
I am astonished. I read and listen to Jesus. Where did He come up with all that He has to …
“The two apostles were there a long time, speaking freely, openly, and confidently as they presented the clear evidence of God’s gifts, God corroborating their work with miracles and wonders.” ~Luke
I can always benefit from the habit of going to the place where believers meet. It was the habit of …
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” ~Apostle John
Jesus the Messiah accepted the authority of the OT law and saw himself as coming to fulfil its purpose. God’s …
“I am not ashamed of the good news, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile” ~Apostle Paul
The good news of Jesus and His Heavenly Father are absolutely complete. I am aware that many want to add …
“Dignify those who are down on their luck; you’ll feel good — that’s what God does.” ~King David
God has given me a job. It is straightforward. There are lots of people down on their luck. My job …
“Happy are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” ~Jesus
In the United States, our declaration of independence has three core principles. One is life. The second is liberty and …
“A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon
I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …
“He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me, declares the MASTER?” ~Jeremiah
Jesus is clear. I am to give directly to the poor. If they ask, I am to give. If they …
“And we’re here today bringing you good news: the Message that what God promised the fathers has come true for the children—for us! He raised Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul lays out the core message of good news for me. Jesus died for me and was raised …
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” ~Apostle Paul
So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” ~Apostle John
Jesus is the Son of God. I have a witness that Jesus gives me eternal life. That life is found …
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” ~King David
Those whose commitment from the heart is shown in practical, often sacrificial, care, love and service. They are a source …
“Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.” ~Jesus
Am I listening to Jesus? Do I hear what He is saying? Do I have ears to hear? Of course, …
“That’s when King Herod got it into his head to go after some of the church members. He murdered James, John’s brother.” ~Luke
I live in a world where popularity ratings mean so much. Consider politics. All about polling. Social media? How many …
“He anointed Me to preach good news to the poor.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
“And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Master Jesus the Messiah, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.”
In Christian thought, the act by which God and man are brought together in personal relationship. The term is derived …
“And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul
I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …
“Are you confused about life, don’t know what’s going on?” ~Lady Wisdom
The call here is for the confused, the simple and ignorant to have dinner with Lady Wisdom. It is easy …
“They brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them.” ~Apostle Matthew
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is in the healing business. …
“No one is good — except God alone” ~Jesus
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word.” ~Apostle Peter
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …
“Stretch out your hand.” ~Jesus
I don’t want Jesus looking at me in anger. That is not a good thing. I don’t want to be …
“It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites!” ~Apostle Peter
There is good news. I hear it directly from Peter. It is the truth. Jesus came for all of us, …
“Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.” ~Author of Hebrews
Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan for me. Now that is some very good news. I am shouting for joy over that. …
“Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ~Jesus
Nicodemus doesn’t get what Jesus is saying. I am the same way some days. I hear Him but I don’t …
“Generous in love — God, give grace! Huge in mercy — wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down.” ~King David
David has committed a terrible sin with Bathsheba in committing adultery and then having her husband killed in battle. David …
“To the degree that you share the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
“Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions. Do what I say and you’ll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it!” ~King Solomon
Wisdom is useless unless I act on it. Wisdom is about knowing, understanding and doing. Acting on wisdom leads to …
“When a woman is in labor, she has pain because her time has come. But when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the suffering because of the joy that a person has been born into the world.” ~Jesus
What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …
“He saved them for the sake of His name, that He might make His power known.” ~King David
God is God. God is to be honored and His name is to be revered. This is a shock to …
“Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” ~Jesus
Legalistic rule following can cause me to miss God’s goal for my life. Jesus warns me against it. it is …
“And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.” ~Luke
Jesus is amazing. I am constantly stunned at what He did for me and how He teaches me. Jesus is …
“Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one could perform these signs you do unless God were with him.” ~Nicodemus
One of the religious elites is curious about Jesus. He comes to Jesus at night. It can be a private …
“I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.” ~Jesus
Resurrection of my body, after death, will happen. So is the eternal life I have right now as a follower …
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” ~Jesus
I don’t understand completely why Jesus would die for me. That is mighty powerful love. And He did it because …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible.” ~Apostle Peter
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
“For since Jesus Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.” ~Author of Hebrews
I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …
“Having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.” ~Apostle Paul
There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …
“I am the good shepherd.” ~Jesus
It should be understood that Jesus is “the” good shepherd, not simply “a” good shepherd, as others may be, but …
“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke
The joy I have, in Jesus my Master, is a gift from God. I don’t screw my courage and become …
“We pondered your love-in-action … ” ~Sons of Korah
I need to think about God. That is the main thing. More important though, I need to think about God’s …
“Through the Spirit, the Messiah offered himself as an unblemished sacrifice, freeing us from all those dead-end efforts to make ourselves respectable, so that we can live all out for God.” ~Author of Hebrews
Jesus shattered the old way of doing things. I love that. I need to hear that message over and over …
“Always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the good news from the first day until now.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …
