Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were drawn to the Christ and drawn together to take care of the Lord’s body. It appears Jesus had not drawn them so openly as much in His life as He did in His death! Though the cross drew onlookers, not all viewed the spectacle from the same perspective. … [Read more...] about DULY DRAWN!
Body
A BLESSED FELLOWSHIP!
Continuing to consider Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus coming together at the death of Jesus, we read. . . “(40) So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the … [Read more...] about A BLESSED FELLOWSHIP!
SECRET NO MORE!
At the death of Jesus, though the disciples who had followed with Jesus appear to have left the scene, there were two “secret” disciples who had finally reached a point they were drawn out together. John recorded. . . “(38) After … [Read more...] about SECRET NO MORE!
DON’T MESS WITH!
As we look at various scenes of life, perhaps we draw conclusions relative to the actions of others and think “That wouldn’t have been me” or “That would have been me” when perhaps we should humbly consider “That could have been me.” Even as we consider those around the cross at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion -- … [Read more...] about DON’T MESS WITH!
PICTURE THIS!
Sometimes a commercial’s appeal is related in terms such as “Picture yourself in this car.”, “Picture yourself living here.”, or “Picture your body looking like this.” The idea is that if one is moved to picture themselves in such a way, they will be drawn to make it happen. That is why so much money is invested … [Read more...] about PICTURE THIS!
