GETHSEMANE AND THE CROSS 13.Devotion
In Matt. 26:39 Jesus first prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but AS YOU WILL.” The cup of suffering would be the 18 hours of extreme agony that our Redeemer was about to face on the cross of Calvary Secondly...
THE UPPER ROOM LESSONS 12. Devotion
In the Upper Room where Jesus and His disciples were about to have their first communion, our Lord and Master teaches us some deep lessons. John 13:1 says, “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for Him to leave this world...
Going to Jerusalem 11. Devotion
What was so important about Jerusalem for Jesus? He said in Luke 13:33, “I MUST PRESS ON today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!" He predicted in Luke 18:31, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is...
PREVAILING, EFFECTUAL PEACE 10.Devotion
Are you at peace or is there turmoil in your heart and life? Peace is a tranquil and calm state of mind even during times of difficulties. The Greek word “peace” means “that which has been bound together.” Peace does not mean that you will not have problems....
RULING PEACE 9. Devotion
“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has...
PEACE DURING WAR 8. Devotion
How is it possible to have peace during war? The whole world is watching while a big bully intimidates, threatens, persecutes, and invades a country which worked hard at establishing peace and stability the past 8 years. We all cry out, “This war is not fair!...
No estéis angustiados.
No estéis angustiados. Confiad en Dios y confiad también en mí.JUAN 14:1 BLP
CHRIST’S PEACE vs WORDLY PEACE 7. Devotion
The world thinks that peace can only be felt when there are no conflicts, terror, or wars. But Jesus, our Lord and Good Shepherd, provides a different kind of peace than what the world offers. It is a peace that passes all understanding, even during difficult...
DESPERATE JOY & HOPE 6. Devotion
John Piper once wrote, “To be brought to a place where God is our only real hope is a merciful experience”. Have you ever had experiences where you lose your joy and you cry out to God in desperation for mercy, help and relief? Our current world is in chaos....
Blessed Joy Devotion 5.
We can use “happy” or “joyful” instead of “blessed” in Matthew 5:3-10 -> “Blessed/happy/ joyful are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Joyful are the meek, for they will inherit the...