Archive for 'Discipleship'

The Conversion of Zacchaeus

Luke 19: 1-10 2Mac 6:18-31 / Psa 3 Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. (Luke 19: 10) Lord, grant me the opportunity To meet someone seeking You today, And the wisdom [...]

The Invitation: Come and See

John 1: 45-51 Rev 21: 9b-14 / Psa 145 You shall see greater things than this. (John 1:50) Like Nathaniel I was in doubt At first about Christ’s invitation; But in the end I would find out, God used a friend for my conversion. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one [...]

True Discipleship

Matthew 23: 1-12 Ru 2:1-3-8-11,4:13-17 / Ps 128 The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23:12) Let me not seek fortune or fame, Or even the world’s greatest prize; A simple request, let me claim Discipleship of Jesus Christ. [...]

The Ambition of James and John

Matthew 20: 20-28 2 Cor 4: 7-15 / Ps 126: 1-6 “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” They answered, “We can.” Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink from my cup…” (Matthew 20: 22-23) Lord, take away all my ambition, Desire for prominence, my pride; If serving You be my [...]

In the Name of Jesus

Matthew 12: 14-21 Exo 12:37-42 / Psa 136 And in His name the Gentiles will hope. (Matthew 12: 21) If we must serve the Prince of Peace The Word of God we must proclaim; And if our Lord we aim to please, Let’s live our lives in Jesus’ Name. The Pharisees went out and conspired [...]

God First Above All

Matthew 10: 34—11:1 Exo 1:8-14,22 / Psa 124 I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. (Matthew 10:34) Put no hope on what this world may bring, Life isn’t always what it may seem. Put Jesus first above everything, Then our soul He will surely redeem. (Jesus said), “Do not think that I [...]