“The whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many.” Mark 1:33-34 Is your life too busy? Is your schedule demanding? After healing many, Jesus sought out a solitary place and prayed. Follow the example of Jesus and set aside a specific time for prayer. Then depend upon God’s power to help you meet […]
“When He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” Matthew 14:23 Jesus after a busy day of ministry in the region of the Sea of Galilee retreated. He needed time to be alone in the presence of the Father. […]
“All things that I heard from My Father have I made known to you… that you should go and bear fruit.” John 15:15-16 Although we know that Jesus is our friend, can we say that we are His friend? Do we listen to Him? Or do we only want Him to listen to us? Do […]
“You are Peter, and on this rock, I will build My church.” Matthew 16:18. When Jesus renamed Simon as Peter (John 1:42) it wasn’t a random choice. “Peter” means “the rock.” But it took a while for Peter to live up to his new name. The account of his life reveals him as a fisherman […]
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.” Psalm 5:3. Many people find it essential to begin every day with the Lord. Before checking email, catching the news, or eating breakfast, they find some quiet moments alone to read […]