Archive for 'Suffering'

Rejection in Nazareth

Luke 4: 16-30 1 Cor 2:1-5 / Ps 119:97-102 …no prophet is accepted in his hometown. (Luke 4:24) Everytime we give in to sin We cast Christ out from His “native place”. Lord, let Your Spirit live within, And be with us in all our days. Jesus went to Nazareth, where He had been brought [...]

From Crossings to Crosses

Matthew 14: 22-36 Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22 / Ps 102 “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:31) Whenever storms may come my way, Or when I cross thru paths unknown, To bear my cross I need but pray To God, and I’m not left alone. Jesus made the disciples get into a [...]

Persecution

Matthew 10: 16-23 Hos 14: 2-10 / Ps 51: 3-4, 8-9. 12-14, 17 You will be given at that moment what you are to say; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:19-20) It’s not for glory or men’s praise We struggle to proclaim God’s [...]

The Price of Following Jesus

Matthew 8:18-22 Am 2: 6-10, 13-16 / Ps 50: 16 -23 “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.” (Matthew 8:22) For true Christians life is too short; By the Spirit we’ve been inspired To give our all for what it’s worth, For Christ nothing less is required. When Jesus saw a crowd around [...]

Taking His Yoke

Matthew 11:28-30 Ex 3:13-20 / Psa 105 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29) With hope of eternal reward, Serving You, Lord is our delight; Though burdens in life may seem hard, The yoke of [...]

Persecution

Matthew 10: 16-23 Gen 46:1-7, 28-30 / Psa 37 You will be given at that moment what you are to say; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:19-20) It’s for His glory and His praise That we proclaim the Word of God; We’re driven [...]