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Jesus responds as He does because of His connection to the Father. This theme has been at the surface of this story for the last few days of reading, and it will continue to be significant with every new confrontation Jesus faces. Jesus can do what He does because He
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Jesus will die on the cross, saving the world as He does. This message is repeated so often some worry it might become trite, but I don’t subscribe to that view. The more often I am reminded I know peace, love, and joy because Jesus was willing to go
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Submission to the Father is the only perfect path through trial and into peace. Submission to God’s will takes great strength. Submission to the Father means having the ability to deny ourselves – our needs, our wants, the lusts of our heart. Submission to the Father means letting His desires
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God makes a habit of talking boldly, then demonstrates His power by following through in unfathomable ways. He does the unexpected, and He does it spectacularly. That’s why He’s God. That’s why He deserves our worship. After singing a hymn, Jesus takes His disciples away from the
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God is in control. The closer we get to the events of the crucifixion and resurrection, the more this theme comes out. He is the mastermind of the world. He allows us to play in His creation and have our way, but ultimately everything we do is within His greater
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God’s love is so incredible we often struggle to understand its scope. How many times do I fall prey to sin, have an ungodly thought, or not reflect God’s character in some way? How often do I give Him opportunity to turn away from me and use someone
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Jesus’ death opens the door to eternal life for anyone desiring to receive it. It is a simple thing to say; it is a difficult concept to fully grasp. Jesus’ death and the eternal life it brings profoundly impacts how we live, who we are, and the decisions we make.
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God can use us, even if we are misguided in our intentions. Judas is one of the most controversial people in the Bible. We don’t hear much about Judas prior to the crucifixion. We don’t hear anything about him after the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost other than
Our efforts should be focused on fulfilling God’s will. He knows what is best for us. His plans are the plans that will make a difference in life. When we pursue God’s will, our life will have meaning and purpose. Jesus weighs in on the woman’s gift.
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In the end, God’s way is always best. He knows what we truly need. He knows what will satisfy our soul in the long run. We strive after temporal peace and may find fleeting joy in the moment. What God plans for us will stand the test of time.
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God’s hand at work is marvelous to behold. Seldom is God’s plan fully visible until we view it in hindsight, but once we see His handiwork it is a beautiful thing. God can bring threads together we cannot know connect. In doing so, He bring about incredible results
The story of the crucifixion is ultimately God’s plan. I love how God uses what appears to be a story of defeat to accomplish an incredible victory. I love how the story is filled with schemes of His enemies as well as the work of His followers. It demonstrates