“Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31. After Jesus’ disciples completed a demanding time of ministry, Jesus encouraged them to rest awhile. Jesus heeded His own advice. After a long, busy day of meeting the needs of the multitudes Jesus sought renewal in prayer with His heavenly Father […]
“If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” John 7:37. If you have ever experienced dehydration you know how vital water is to maintaining well-being. Being dehydrated can give a new appreciation for Jesus’ invitation to drink. His announcement was dramatic, particularly in terms of the timing. John notes that it was the […]
“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. […]
Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? Isaiah 43:19. God, through the prophet Isaiah, encouraged Jewish exiles to think about a new beginning. He told them to stop dwelling on their past and focus their attention on God who would give them a new beginning […]
“The water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life”. John 4:14. In a dry and barren climate, knowing where to find water can mean the difference between life and death. Our spiritual life also has the need for certain nonnegotiable elements. That is why […]