8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV) Pride gets in the way of us being who God desires us to be. We think too highly of ourselves and our accomplishments. We see … Read more
28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.”29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” 30 And their eyes were opened. (Matthew 9:28-30a ESV) Do we have the faith … Read more
29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind,[a] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:29-31 ESV) … Read more
8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,[a] and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 ESV) Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. Seems pretty simple, doesn’t it. God desires a relationship with us and that we do these things … Read more
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 ESV) There are two interesting designations for Christ in the Bible; The Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah. Such polar opposites. But Christ was a sacrifice (like a lamb) for … Read more