People have their own ideas regarding proper timing in helping others. Some would say, “Just as soon as they get their act together, I’ll help them out.” or “When they are willing to acknowledge I have something to offer, then I’ll join in to assist.” When one is not acknowledged or feels they have been snubbed, it is easy … [Read more...] about AT THE RIGHT TIME!
Death
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!
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!
SEEKING WHAT WHERE?
Recently reading through Luke’s Gospel, I was reminded of the words spoken to the women who came to the tomb on the first day of the week. Seeing the stone rolled away and finding the tomb empty, we read. . … [Read more...] about SEEKING WHAT WHERE?
