The loss of unity started with Adam. There are many more examples throughout the Bible: Cain and Abel Moses and the people James and John Christ prayed for unity in the church. As He asks may we be perfectly one in the faith and knowledge of God’s love. P.S. Don’t forget to call your mother…
When Jesus asks to we want to be healed, do we say yes, or do we like, that man at the pool of Bethesda, have an excuse? May we say yes! Help us to take up our beds and walk in the way of Christ.
In the store, we see: NEW! It replaces what was already there and fuels our desire for the new and different. Hunger for the new and different is a mixed blessing. But Christ made all things new, even us! Renewal is an ongoing process, may we be ready for it and look for the new…
“If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly!” The people of Jesus’ time were looking for more proof. But they already had all the proof they needed, they lacked the faith. Lord, may we have faith in our Good Shepherd, that we may believe and follow You!
As the people gave of their blessings and posessions to support pilgrims, Ananias and Sapphira gave but lied. What can we learn from these events and times about reconciliation, forgiveness, and peace? Lord help us not to be like Ananias and Sapphira, not to lie, but to be pure in heart. Let’s listen…