Jesus had already given many signs to the “wicked and adulterous generation.” But they weren’t seeing them, because they were blind to them. And He can’t give what we won’t receive.
Jesus had already given many signs to the “wicked and adulterous generation.” But they weren’t seeing them, because they were blind to them. And He can’t give what we won’t receive.
God doesn’t want those created in His image to be ashamed of their being. But, their doing? Well, that’s another story.
Jesus disappoints so many, so deeply, so often. Know why? His failure … to meet our expectations: our subtle assumptions that He’ll bless, protect, and answer us in our predetermined way.
Everything down here has an expiration date. And that’s why Jesus looks up to heaven and sighs: for both our physical and our spiritual condition.
To get Jesus’ attention, we often cry out in a way we think He wants to hear. We use the right words, but they’re empty words … until we’re housebroken!
Anyone can spot a flaw; no special talent is required. But, confronting and dealing with sin in a merciful, loving, humble, understanding way, now that’s a gift!
Surmising is supposing without verification. Discerning is perceiving with good judgment. Quite often we’re surmising when we think we’re discerning.
When we confess our daily dirt, and allow Jesus to wash us with His Word, we’re empowered to grow in our ability to forgive all those who trespass against us.
Why did Jesus choose “a devil” to be a disciple (John 6:70)? He didn’t love to receive love, but to shine a light on love.