Posts with the category “faith”

Jesus often shows up when our nets are empty, and our strength is gone. In John 21:7-14, the disciples failed all night, yet the Lord was already waiting on the shore. He spoke tenderly, reminded them...  Read More

Jesus never appears by accident. In John 21:1, Scripture tells us that Christ “shewed himself” to his disciples on this wise: in a specific way, at a specific time, and for a specific purpose. Whether...  Read More

When fear shut the disciples behind locked doors, Jesus came anyway (John 20:26). This passage reminds us that no barrier can keep Christ out and no condition lies beyond his reach. Wherever fear, dou...  Read More

True peace is not found behind closed doors or in the absence of fear. In John 20, Jesus steps into a room filled with anxiety and speaks the words every heart longs to hear: “Peace be unto you.” This...  Read More

The Resurrection morning is a testimony that faith often begins before understanding does. God, who rolled away the stone, is still able to handle what you face today. Trust him in the unknown, and it...  Read More

Between the cross and the empty tomb stand two once-secret disciples who stepped into bold obedience. Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus remind us that true faith eventually moves from hiding to honor...  Read More

The cross of Jesus Christ is not only the instrument of redemption, it is the message of redemption. From Calvary comes a fourfold message to all of mankind: forgiveness, faithfulness, finishing, and ...  Read More

John the Baptist’s command to “behold the Lamb of God” finds its most sobering fulfillment in John 19. The Lamb is no longer being announced; he is being offered. In his final hour, the injustice of a...  Read More

Cheerfulness is not superficial happiness—it is the outward expression of inward confidence in Jesus Christ. We can be of good cheer because our sins are forgiven, because Jesus is near, because He ha...  Read More