“Although Jesus was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.” ~Author of Hebrews
How do we learn trust and obedience? This is not an answer we want to hear. We learn trust and …
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Are we immune from suffering?
I am not immune from suffering. Jesus, the very Son of God, suffered. God is clear that as a child …
How much are we willing to sacrifice?
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
Will we stop sinning?
We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who doesn’t …
How do we bring glory to our mighty King Jesus?
This article (via His Resurrection Destiny | My Utmost For His Highest), from Oswald Chambers, says it all. Jesus and …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.” ~Apostle Peter
Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …
“Son though he was, Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.” ~Author of Hebrews
Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …
“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 …
“But woe unto you, religious elites (scribes and Pharisees), hypocrites! You shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in.” ~Jesus
I am going to pay attention. Jesus is talking to me. I must learn. This is critical in my life. …
Is joy experienced even in adversity?
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
I will make it. God has assured me. There is not doubt about that.
I must praise God. God is my heavenly Father. God is Father of my Master Jesus. Jesus is the anointed …
Surprise – Should disciples of Jesus be surprised with suffering?
The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. He calls me to …
Jesus didn’t call me to be Christian. He called me to be a disciple.
Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be a disciple. Jesus is my Master teacher. …
“When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a suffering that is for a great reason. It is a suffering for Jesus and it leads to …
I am eager: A Poem
So I have to suffer a little. Suffering comes and goes. Suffering is a part of life. I have lots …
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