Archive for 'Free Will'

The Ultimate Decision

Luke 6: 20-26 Col 3: 1-11 / Psa 145 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. (Luke 6:23) Blessed are the poor and hungry, God will turn their tears to glory, Blessed are they now in sorrow; Theirs is God’s kingdom to follow. Looking at His disciples, [...]

Standing Up for Jesus

John 7: 40-53 Jer 11:18-20 / Psa 7 So there was a division among the people because of Him. (John 7:43) Your will, O Lord, is our command In our quest for transformation; Grant us wisdom to understand Your divine plan of salvation. When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This is [...]

The Murder of the Innocents

Matthew 2: 13-18 1 Jn 1:5–2:2 / Ps 124 A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children, and she would not be consoled, since they were no more. (Matthew 2:18) Innocents continue to be slain – In mothers’ wombs, in streets at night. As innocent must we still [...]

Believing is Seeing

Luke 18: 35-43 Rv 1: 1-4; 2: 1-5 / Ps 1: 1-4 and 6 ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ He replied, ‘Lord, I want to see.’ (Luke 18:41) Cry to Jesus in our darkness, He will lead us back to the light; Our sins keep us blind & helpless, But His [...]

Making a Stand for Jesus

John 7: 40-53 Jer 11: 18-20 / Psa 7 No man ever spoke like this man! (John 7:46) Your will, O Lord, is our command In our quest for transformation; Grant us wisdom to understand Your divine plan of salvation. On hearing His words, some of the people said, “This is really the prophet.” Others [...]

Preparing for Advent

Luke 18: 35-43 1Mc 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63 / Psa 119 ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ He replied, ‘Lord, I want to see.’ (Luke 18:41) Cry to Jesus in our darkness, He will lead us back to the light; Our sins keep us blind & helpless, But His Word will restore our sight. As [...]