Many people have varying ideas regarding who Jesus is. Jesus even asked His disciples regarding the talk of the day. (Matthew 16:13-16) The truth about Jesus and how we are to relate to Him is of eternal significance. It is not enough to simply place Him in a category with other great teachers or martyrs for a … [Read more...] about OPENED TO DECLARE!
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WHEN EMPTY IS FULL!
In the twentieth chapter of the Gospel of John, we read his moving account of Mary Magdalene going, on the first day of the week, to the tomb where the Lord’s body had been laid the Friday before. Her actions, astonishment, and deepening sorrow all revealed she had expected no resurrection. Her Lord was dead. It was over. In Mark’s … [Read more...] about WHEN EMPTY IS FULL!
WATCHING AND WAITING
Patience. It is needed when, at the moment, there is nothing that can be done. Patience. It must be exercised when a timeline is uncertain. Patience. It is a necessity when facing unknowns in life. Patience! We need it as we trustingly watch for what God is going to do next. When it appears the world has won, we … [Read more...] about WATCHING AND WAITING
DULY DRAWN!
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!
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!
