The Words of Christ

John 6:11 This morning I awoke and being much troubled about my current circumstances, the thought came into my mind "The words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do." So I went back specifically to the account of Jesus from the book of John and stopped in John 6. Here at the beginning of the chapter, there is what appears to be a financial question. But really there are more similarities between my current situation and this account than just the lack of financial resources. Not only are they short on cash, but they are in a place where even if they had money, it wouldn't fix their current situation. Jesus assessed the situation with his disciples. They command the multitude to sit down, then he takes what little resources that they have, and after he had given thanks, took action to distribute what they had among the multitude. Though, it is written in past tense, and almost feels like an afterthought, I can't help but to think that the most note...

I have been much impressed by this passage of scripture which creates a doctrinal foundation for bearing witness of or testifying of the Lord Jesus Christ.  The full context of the scripture comes from a conversation that the Savior had with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler among the Jews of the day. Christ explains to him the very well know and oft repeated doctrine of being born again, stating "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." ( verse 5 )  He tells Nicodemus to not wonder about this particular statement, but still Nicodemus is compelled to ask "How can these things be?" ( verse 9 ) Gently reproaching this leader, the Savior asks "Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?"( verse 10 ) Immediately, the Master Teacher then goes on to explain why he would ask such a reproving question. He states "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we h...

Luke 4:15-30 see also Isaiah 61 <p><p>This</p></p> As I look to follow in the ways of the Savior, I find in this passage that the Savior quotes from Isaiah, a statement of purpose and focus. To preach the gospel to the poor. To heal the brokenhearted To preach deliverance to the captives. [To preach] the recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty them that are bruised. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.