“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14. Jesus was willing to humble Himself to connect with us in our weaknesses. Taking on human limitations, He did countless acts of compassion to accommodate us in our weakness. Do you know anyone who might benefit from Jesus’ helpful, accommodating love that could flow through you […]
“…faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17. The genuineness of our faith is Christ is proven by our actions. The apostle Paul spoke of “faith working through love” (Galatians 5:6). We indicate what we believe not only by what we say but also by what we do. To profess faith in Christ […]
“He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.” Acts 11:24. In the book of Acts, a follower of Christ was well known for his care and concern toward others. The Apostles called him Barnabas – “Son of Encouragement”. Barnabas demonstrated that […]
“…and when He saw him He had compassion on him.” Luke 10:33 God does not save us because of any goodness in ourselves, but because of His matchless grace. Welcoming us into His redeemed family, He affectionately calls us “dear children.” We freely receive this high standing through the merits of the Savior, who […]
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2. The old familiar expression “talk is cheap” is especially true when applied to the life of the Christian. As we think of the tremendous sacrifice God made in sending His Son to die so that we might have eternal life, we begin […]