Peter waited all night to catch fish. He was an experienced fisherman. He had his own boat, he had his own net, he had the knowledge and energy necessary to catch fish, and he seemed to be a leader within the fishermen's circles. However, he and his friends fished all night with nothing to show for it. They were exhausted and their human effort left them empty-handed. Many … [Read more...] about The Great Catch
Our 6 His 7: Transformed by Sabbath Rest
Jesus is the Only Way
"Jesus would not have had to die on the Cross if another salvation plan could have been achieved." -- alisa hope wagner Why is Jesus the only way to God? Can't we be good enough, nice enough, wise enough or spiritual enough to get to God on our own? In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were in the presence of God. They were perfect in every way because they had not yet … [Read more...] about Jesus is the Only Way
Sabbath of Christ
Don't let your mistakes stop you. The Bible says we will be judged when we get to heaven. This judgment won't be to condemn us; rather, it will be to reward us. Because of Jesus and His Finished Work on the Cross, if we have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior, our sins have been washed absolutely clean (Romans 14.12). We can't be judged by what doesn't exist (1 John … [Read more...] about Sabbath of Christ
Seeking Diverse Teachers
"After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions" (Luke 2.46 NIV). The Holy Spirit is our supreme teacher, and He will bring many teachers into our path. Jesus is our example. He was found among the teachers listening and asking questions at a young age. If we are struggling, confused or just feeling … [Read more...] about Seeking Diverse Teachers
The Victory is in the Struggle
Jesus has just exposed Judas will betray Him and that Peter would deny Him three times. He's about to be turned over to the authorities to be unjustly judged and crucified. Yet, with this immense spiritual battle facing Him, Jesus declares His victory as it has already occurred. “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in … [Read more...] about The Victory is in the Struggle
In Defense of the Horn: God’s Symbol of Strength
*Video at the end of post. God’s Symbol of Strength The "horn" is a metaphor of God’s strength in the Bible, especially on Earth. Since we learned about how God inspired the writers of the Bible to use literary devices, we must also look at how Satan can twist these devices for his evil agenda. King Saul was anointed by Samuel with a manmade flask, representing he was … [Read more...] about In Defense of the Horn: God’s Symbol of Strength
The Upper and Lower Springs
"She answered, 'Give me a blessing; since you have given me land in the South, give me also springs of water.' So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs" (Joshua 15:19 NKJV). The Daughter fell to her knees after both of her feet landed in her Promised Land. She wiped the sweat from her brow, unknowingly smudging her forehead with the dirt gathered on her … [Read more...] about The Upper and Lower Springs
4 Ways to Replacing Finger
"Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk" (Isaiah 58.9 NIV). Finger-Pointing Hinders God's Power Finger-pointing is not of God, and anything not of God becomes a feeding ground for the enemy. Yes, the Holy Spirit will lead … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Replacing Finger
