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During the ministry of Jesus, there were some who watched from a distance. Whether it was social status, fear of opinion, or internal struggle, something held them back from fully engaging in the teachings of Jesus. However, these unexpected followers stood up and were counted on in their time of true testing.
Peter was a skilled fisherman. He had his own little business and made a life of doing what he loved. However, when Peter met Jesus, something changed. Upon the invitation, “Follow Me,” Peter left everything behind to be with Jesus. It was the beginning of a relational journey that truly eventually lead to the formation…
Jesus walked this earth in the fullness of flesh to carry out the will and purpose of His Father. Through moments of temptation and testing, Jesus remained faithful to the calling through a lifestyle of surrender. Even in times of great peril, it was Jesus who cried out, “Not my will, but Yours be done”.…
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were taken from their homeland at a very young age. By the favor of God, they were placed in positions of power before their new foreign king. It was in the midst of this new culture that their faith was tested. As a decree went out for all men to worship…
God spoke to Jonah concerning the people of Nineveh, but his own reservations sent him heading in the other direction. Jonah had no desire to see the people of Nineveh change their ways. It wasn’t until Jonah himself fled and experienced the wrath and mercy of God that he answered his calling. Jonah’s moment of…
It’s amazing that all throughout history, God has chosen and used ordinary men and women to carry His will out upon the earth. Moses was 80 years old when God called him to lead the Israelite people out of Egypt. Age aside, Moses had his own reasons for reservation. It almost seemed as though God…
When you really look at different moments in your life, there are certain ones that stand out. Moments of life, such as a wedding day or finding out about a pregnancy, that are simply unforgettable. In our Christian walk, we also experience moments with God that are life changing and create a lasting impact in…
Jesus is the light of the world. In Him, there is no darkness. Where light exists, it is darkness that must flee. As follows of Jesus Christ, that light lives within us. Jesus calls for you and I to shine His light to the world. Make no mistake, you are like a city on a…
The announcement came that the King had been born! Jesus Christ was born as the promised Messiah. It was He who would deliver the Israelite people back into the hands of God. Such an announcement brought an entire host of angels. Their song filled the night sky of a lonely hillside. It was a handful…
There is so much wonder and joy as you begin to explore the gifts of the Spirit. God uses us to encourage, empowers us to speak truth, and can use us to bring about supernatural healing. It can be easy to put such emphasis on these gifts that empower and enable us to things out…