All posts filed under: The Gospels

New Neighbors

…there are many people around us in need of our unconditional and sacrificial love. Will we choose to be their neighbours?

Being Faithfully Fruitful: Lessons from the Fateful Fig Tree

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When someone in need crosses the path of a Believer, there must be fruit available for their hunger… We must be the fig trees that bear in season and out of season.

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry: A Case of Mistaken Identity

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…they had only ever seen Jesus as a prophet: a great prophet who could help them, but ONLY a prophet. They never recognized Jesus as The Messiah, their Messiah: they had mistaken His identity.

Simeon’s Swansong of Salvation

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Simeon rejoiced in his death, for he had completed his task: he had done the job God had set for him. When we die, will we be able to say the same?

There was No Room in the Inn: Just so the Shepherds could Fit In

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Why was there was no room at the inn for Joseph and Mary about to give birth to Jesus? Joseph and Mary had found favor with God. They had accepted God’s will for their lives and were humbly performing the tasks set before them. Why didn’t God prepare a nice comfortable room for them in Bethlehem?

The Taker and The Giver

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The earthly king (Caesar) was focused on taking from mankind, and they would have to bring their ‘gifts’ to him. The Heavenly King was focused on giving His Gift to mankind and He would send His Gift to them.

Whose example should we follow?

Before You Follow Jesus…

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…we cannot follow Jesus if we are preoccupied with our selves, our own agendas. Likewise we cannot follow Jesus if we fail to accept the challenges/trials God puts in our lives.

Reorientation from Remuneration Frustration

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Many of us become frustrated with our lack of earthly treasure. We wonder why God hasn’t blessed us with the things that “moth” and “rust doth corrupt”. Somehow, we fail to recognize that God has lovingly removed from our lives the temptation to accumulate wealth unto ourselves…

Tidings to Shepherds: Broadcasts to Outcasts

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Perhaps God has humbled you lately. Perhaps you have lost your job, or lost your house, or lost your health, or lost your savings… While this can be quite painful, difficult and bewildering, perhaps God is preparing to speak a message to you that you are just now prepared to hear.