Judas made a plan for his betrayal. Peter’s denial of Jesus was impulsive, and I believe, grounded in fear.
In Christ; abundant life! John 10:10b
Sermons on Luke
Sometimes God says no! It’s an answer to prayer we don’t often want to hear, especially if the solution is well within His power to say yes and would benefit us or those we love.
When the angels of the Lord announced Jesus’ birth they said, “Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”
Distraction is a tool of the enemy. If he can get us to focus on something else other than Jesus, he’ll keep us from receiving from the Holy Spirit the very thing we may need.
“Fight the good fight of faith” (I Timothy 6:12a). Determine not to be among those that start off good and fizzle before you get to the end of your faith journey. (Luke 9:62)
Though your walk of faith may be difficult, challenging or just plain uncomfortable. If the Lord has spoken, you won’t have to navigate the journey alone.
A tragic result of not pursuing God is that our Christian lives become weak and ineffective. When we fail to pursue God faithfully, we compromise His plan and promise for our lives.
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if Jesus had not been born?
The same God who delivers us from our sins is the same God who promotes wholeness!
When you are offended, what’s the cure? Forgiveness!