A Day in the Life of Jesus “Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus…” — Hebrews 10:19–20 One of the great paradoxes of the Christian life is that believers are invited into the presence of God with confidence, yet they must never lose their sense of reverence. The authorContinue reading “Holy Awe Before the Throne”
Category Archives: Jesus Christ
Living From the Storehouse of God
A Day in the Life One of the lessons I see repeatedly in the life of Jesus is how calmly He lived in the certainty of His Father’s provision. He never seemed anxious about what was needed next. When the crowds gathered and the disciples worried about food, Jesus simply lifted His eyes to heavenContinue reading “Living From the Storehouse of God”
Placed With Purpose
Discovering the Spirit’s Assignment A Day in the Life When I reflect on the life of Jesus, I notice something that quietly shapes every moment of His ministry: He never wandered aimlessly. Every conversation, every miracle, every journey was directed by the presence and leading of the Holy Spirit. Luke reminds us that Jesus beganContinue reading “Placed With Purpose”
When God Interrupts the Routine
A Day in the Life “So when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, ‘Moses, Moses!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’” —Exodus 3:4 There are days in my life that feel completely ordinary. I wake up, follow the same routines,Continue reading “When God Interrupts the Routine”
Knowing Him Personally
A Day in the Life “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” — John 17:3 When I read the prayer of Jesus recorded in John 17, I am always struck by how clearly He defines eternal life. Many people assume eternalContinue reading “Knowing Him Personally”
Training the Mind of Christ
A Day in the Life There is a quiet but revealing truth about the human heart: what surfaces in our unguarded moments exposes what has been living within us all along. Paul writes in Philippians 4:8, “If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” The Greek word he usesContinue reading “Training the Mind of Christ”
When Trust Becomes the Turning Point
A Day in the Life “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” — Hebrews 11:6 When I read Hebrews 11:6, I am immediately drawn into the simplicity and gravity of theContinue reading “When Trust Becomes the Turning Point”
When Jesus Says “Now”
A Day in the Life “He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” — Isaiah 61:1–2 There are moments in the life of Jesus when time itself seems to holdContinue reading “When Jesus Says “Now””
When Jesus Opened Their Eyes
A Day in the Life “But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear” (Matthew 13:16). When I read those words of Jesus, I picture Him standing before His disciples after telling the parable of the sower. The crowds heard a story about seeds and soil. The disciples heard somethingContinue reading “When Jesus Opened Their Eyes”
Restored by the Shepherd’s Hand
A Day in the Life “He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:3 There are days in the Christian life when fatigue settles deeper than the body. It reaches into the soul. David writes in Psalm 23 that the Shepherd “restores” the soul. TheContinue reading “Restored by the Shepherd’s Hand”