We need a heart that draws us out of ourselves; a heart that forgets how we are treated and reaches out anyway! That is the kind of heart we see displayed by Jesus. Despite knowing what was in the heart of humanity (note John 2:24-25), His heart was drawn anyway. Why cannot our heart also be … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 4 of 5)
Prayer
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 3 of 5)
Yesterday we noted how the heart of Jesus was touched with compassion for those whom He saw as “sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus went on to urge His disciples. . . “(37) Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 3 of 5)
UNDERSTAND!
How many times have we found ourselves with unrest due to circumstances or situations we are unable to figure out? When we find ourselves with questions but no answers and struggle with a sense of uncertainty about days ahead, how often do we find ourselves becoming anxious? Though Job desired answers and … [Read more...] about UNDERSTAND!
Being in the World…
Before Jesus was crucified, He made a three-part prayer (John 17). First, He prayed for Himself and that His Father would be glorified in the work He had done and was about to do. Second, He prayed for His disciples who were to spread the gospel message through the help of the Spirit. Third, He prayed for those that would follow them and His teaching. That would be the … [Read more...] about Being in the World…
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
Has it struck you how often Paul prayed for the strengthening of others? It seems we often need to be reminded to look beyond ourselves; beyond our own abilities and beyond our own strength. And to have others praying for God’s power to work in, for, and through us ought to be a great boost to our … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
