In John, we read that the “children of God” became so because they “did receive him,” they “believed in His name.” So often we talk about when we “received” Jesus or “believed in Jesus.” To outsiders it may sound confusing. What does it mean to “receive Jesus”? This is something one may consider. I remember … Continue reading Receive
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Be a Blessing
Be a Blessing Abraham was promised three things. God said He would make him a great nation. God said He would make his name great. God said He would bless him. We remember these promises. Again and again there is mention of this covenant, the Abrahamic Covenant. What a beautiful promise! What an awesome covenant! … Continue reading Be a Blessing
No One Asked
I once heard it said that if you don’t ask for something, you aren’t going to get it. How is someone going to know if you want something if you don’t ask for it? If you are driving and get lost, you won’t get directions from someone unless you stop and ask. Today’s verse refers … Continue reading No One Asked
Lose Everything
There was a great visual demonstration that a pastor once shared with me, and it will always stick with me. It has to do with open hands. He said if you have your hands closed, you are unable to receive blessings. You hold on to what you have and deny yourself from receiving what God … Continue reading Lose Everything
Open Hands
“When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.” – Psalm 104:28 [NIV] If you have your hands closed, chances are it is going to be hard for you to grasp something. You have to open your hands up to have something placed … Continue reading Open Hands
Do You Wash Your Hands?
Do you wash your hands? It is a strange question for me to ask. Most people would think that I was making a suggestion about your hygiene; however, I am not talking about washing your hands as part of a routine for good hygiene. In Matthew 27, when Jesus was standing before Pilate, there was … Continue reading Do You Wash Your Hands?
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