Sadly some people think that if they do enough good, they can earn their way to heaven. But in His parable of the rich young ruler, Jesus shows that without Him, no one is good enough to enter heaven’s gates. Read more here.
The Eye Of The Needle – (Matthew 19) Read More »
Luke 2:10
God sure knows how to shake things up. In announcing the birth of the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ, God choose shepherds to hear the “god news of great joy.” Back then, because of the dirty work they did, shepherds were considered to be spiritually unclean. Yet these men gave up luxuries, riches, and status, to tend their flocks. They lived, slept, and met every need of their sheep. Jesus is our good Shepherd (John 10:11). He too gave up the glorious riches, comforts, and majesty of heaven to come to this earth and give everything for His flock.
December 19th – Luke 2:10 Read More »
Romans 6:23
A wonderful thing usually happens around the holidays. We hear news of good Samaritans going around and paying off the debts of others. We too have a Good Samaritan, Jesus Christ. We all have a debt owing, for the penalty of sin is death, and it has to be paid one way or the other. Either we pay it on our own with our lives, or we let Jesus pay it in full. For God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as a perfect sin offering. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus wipes away all of our sin, and in the eyes of God declares us debt free!
December 16th – Romans 6:23 Read More »
Are there people you don’t believe deserve Jesus? Are you reluctant to walk out of church and greet the homeless people? What about the gay couple standing nearby? Or what about the people with accents or speaking a language you don’t understand? Read more here.
Give Your Crumbs Away – (Matthew 15) Read More »
John 12:46
Living in the country away from the street and city lights, when the sun sets, the darkness envelops everything. Without the light, it’s impossible to find the way. That’s how it is before we receive Jesus as our Savior. Separated from God, we live in the darkness of sin, doubt, fear, death, and pain. But when we invite Christ into our hearts, the veil of darkness is lifted forever. Not only do we become reconciled again to our Father in heaven and receive the light of His peace, love, grace, and mercy, we also become reflections of that Light to a darkened world.
December 15th – John 12:46 Read More »
Philippians 2:9-10
There is no greater name under heaven than that of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From the beginning He was with God, and He was God. (John 1:1) He is the Author and Perfecter of our faith, (Heb. 12:2), and it is only by His great name in which we can be saved. One day very soon Christ will return to rule. And everyone, believers, non-believers, angels and demons, will bow at the feet of Jesus and every tongue will confess Him as Lord. What a glorious day that will be will heaven and earth declare Him King!
December 14th – Philippians 2:9-10 Read More »
Do you have ears that hear and eyes that see? Parables are stories that illustrate spiritual truths. The disciples asked Jesus the question, “Why do You speak to the crowds in parables”? Read more here.
Parables – (Matthew 13) Read More »
Genesis 3:15
The consequences of Adam’s sin was death. But from the beginning God in His abounding love, had a plan for our redemption. The culmination of that plan was the birth of our Lord and Savior, Messiah Jesus. And through His sacrificial death, Christ restored the once broken fellowship between us and our Father. From the manager to the Cross, Jesus lived a sinless life whose entire, loving purpose was to reconcile us back to God and to offer all who will believe, the gift of eternal life.
December 11th – Genesis 3:15 Read More »
Acts 20:35
We’ve all heard the old adage that it’s better to give than receive. Why? Because that’s when we truly exemplify the very nature of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was the Lord Himself who said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” There could never be a greater gift than the one Jesus gave to us. Out of hearts of gratitude we should pay forward the love, grace, and mercy He shows us daily. And when we bless others, we in turn are the ones who receive the blessing from God! (Prov. 19:17)
December 8th – Acts 20:35 Read More »
Luke 2:7
There is no greater example of love and humility than the manger in which Jesus lay. As almighty God, He came in the form not of a conquering King, but as a helpless baby. He exchanged His royal robes for simple cotton swaddling clothes, and left His heavenly throne to be placed in an animals feeding trough. There were no grand celebrations as He stepped into this world, instead He was attended to by simple shepherds, wisemen, and stable animals. And He did this out of His great love for the world and to offer salvation for all!
December 6th – Luke 2:7 Read More »