Luke 24:50–53 Jesus departed from His disciples in a striking way—while blessing them. This was no accident. It reminded them of why He came and what He would continue to do. He came not to curse but to bless, not in anger but in love, not as a condemning Judge but as a gracious Friend. … Continue reading Ascending with Open Hands
Devotional Thoughts
Love Made Useful
John 21:15–17 Three times Jesus commands Peter, “Feed my flock.” This repeated charge restores Peter to apostolic service after his fall and teaches a lasting lesson to the whole church: love for Christ is proven by usefulness to others. True devotion is not loud profession, impulsive zeal, or dramatic action, but steady, patient, sacrificial care … Continue reading Love Made Useful
The Promise That Outlasts Every Fear
Matthew 28:16–20 — “I Am With You Always” Jesus does not end His earthly ministry by giving His followers a task alone. He gives them a promise. “Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Every Christian is meant to lay hold of this—not as a slogan, but as a daily … Continue reading The Promise That Outlasts Every Fear
“The Things that are Unseen”
2 Corinthians 4:18 - "We look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." The Christian life is lived looking forward. Ahead of us lies the crown; onward is our goal. Faith fixes … Continue reading “The Things that are Unseen”
“And the LORD shall guide you continually.”
—Isaiah 58:11 Not an angel, not mere providence, but the LORD Himself will guide you. The same God whose presence Moses refused to live without goes with His people still. You may not see the pillar of fire, but you are never without His presence. Notice the promise: shall. God’s guidance is not uncertain or occasional. His “shalls” … Continue reading “And the LORD shall guide you continually.”
A Love that is Born of Grace
JOHN 21:15–17 A true Christian loves Christ because of who He is and what He has done. Jesus suffered in our place and died for us. By His blood He has freed us from the guilt, power, and penalty of sin. He has forgiven all our sins. He called us by His Spirit to repentance … Continue reading A Love that is Born of Grace
All Authority, All Nations
Matthew 28:16-20 These are among the final words of our risen Lord—words of supreme weight and lasting authority, demanding our full allegiance. First, Jesus declares His absolute authority: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (v. 18). This does not diminish His deity; it magnifies His glory. As the exalted … Continue reading All Authority, All Nations
Christ’s Cross: Necessity, Pardon, and Power
Luke 24:44-49 Our Lord speaks of His death not as tragedy, but as divine necessity: “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and rise from the dead the third day” (v. 46). Christ’s death was essential for our salvation. Without it, God’s justice would remain unsatisfied, sin unpardonable, and guilty sinners forever barred … Continue reading Christ’s Cross: Necessity, Pardon, and Power
When God Chose Humiliation
Humiliation is a word we avoid. Yet Scripture teaches that Jesus chose it. Theologians refer to Christ’s humiliation when discussing more than just His incarnation. They mean His entire path of lowliness. This includes His suffering, death, burial, and descent into the depths for us. The Son of God willingly laid aside His divine privileges and entered … Continue reading When God Chose Humiliation
When Jesus Stands Among the Afraid
Luke 24:36-43 When the risen Christ suddenly stood among his disciples, they were terrified. Though the doors were shut, Jesus appeared in their midst by a miracle. How he entered we are not told—but this much is clear: The risen Lord came with sovereign power and living reality. Their fear reminds us how unprepared fallen … Continue reading When Jesus Stands Among the Afraid
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