“He who says he abides in [Jesus] ought himself also to walk just as He walked.”  I John 2:6   Sometimes we make the mistake of viewing the Bible as a list of rules.  Certainly, obeying God and spending time with Him are important,

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 If you are enduring a great trial of affliction, remember – for this you have Jesus!  If every circumstance finds us abiding in Christ, we will find Christ abiding with us in every

“I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:10 In the first century, Paul visited the Greek city of Corinth, which was known for its immorality and corruption.  When he faced opposition for presenting Jesus as Messiah, the Lord spoke to Paul in

“[Jesus] kept silent and answered nothing.”  Mark 14:61 When false witnesses accused Jesus, He kept silent.  Defending Himself would have been useless.  Furthermore, He was fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7.  But earlier in His ministry, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, challenging them to prove that He

“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.”  Psalm 121:3 In the context of this Psalm, the writer makes it clear that God’s sleepless vigilance is for our good.  Our Protector is constantly seeking our