It wasn’t her pursuit of Jesus that made her whole. That fixed her issues. It was when she caught Him. When she grabbed hold of Him and experienced His power, His compassion, and His grace. That’s what changes us.
Category Archives: Devotion
Worship in the Wasteland
For most of us, praise is not our default mode when life turns sour. The last thing that comes to mind is to sing a happy tune, let alone a song of heartfelt worship to the One who holds the power to change our reality. Yet that’s exactly what David did. He made the deliberate choice to dwell, not on his dilemma, but on his Deliver.
Peace at all Times
The peace God offers is the result of a life fully surrendered to God. It is rooted in the character of God and the knowledge that His plans are always far better than our own. He might not still the storm around us, but He will climb into the boat and sit beside us until the storm has passed.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure can affect us in the same way. We don’t like being odd man out. We want to fit in, to belong, to be like everyone else. But when desiring a different ‘me’ matters more than living out God’s plan for my life, then I need to take a step back and reevaluate my priorities.
Toil or Soil?
What if, instead of seeing my job as drudgery, I view it as an opportunity to be a light? Suddenly, it’s no longer just a job – it’s a mission field. My ‘workplace’ is not as much about toil as soil – the place where God planted me for a season and for a reason.
Green Bean Tree?
Guest Post by Author Jan Kent “For the ear tests words as the tongue tests food. Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.” Job 34:3-4 It looked so odd. I had to get a closer look at this strange tree growing in Epinal, France. No, of course …
Be Not Discouraged
Discouragement is much like a leaky tub; hopes, aspirations, and optimism slowly spiral down the drain, leaving us cold and vulnerable. It’s a gradual process that often goes unnoticed until we’re left with only the dregs of our dreams.
He Had Compassion on Them
It was Jesus’ love and compassion that drew people to Him. Sure, many followed Jesus for the healing, and some came to see a show. But healing was always secondary to His main purpose: obeying the Father’s will and loving those He came to save.
Embrace the Wait
“Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, ‘Send me David, your son, who is with the sheep.” 1 Samuel 16:19 (ESV) David – the kid who hangs out with the sheep. Though God had chosen David as the future king of Israel, Samuel had anointed him in front of his family, and though the Spirit …
Who Is God to You?
As we walk through life, God reveals one particular aspect of His divine nature according to our current situation and needs. The more we learn about Him, the more He becomes undefinable. One name is not sufficient to encompass our understanding and knowledge of Him.