John 1:19–34 When questioned about his identity, John the Baptizer refused the spotlight. He was not the Christ. He was not the hero. He was only “a voice.” Then he pointed and said of Jesus, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” What John Saw The Lamb — Jesus … Continue reading When the Spotlight Shifts – The Lamb
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Pressed but Not Abandoned
When life tightens and you feel exposed, do not assume abandonment. The wilderness may be the workshop of God. The pressure may be preparation. The testing may be mercy in disguise.
“It Is Written” — Spiritual Warfare in the Wilderness
Because Jesus conquered the tempter, we fight from victory—not for it.
Prepared in the Prison, Proven in the Palace
Genesis 41 reminds us that God’s preparation often happens in hidden places. The seasons that feel like delay may actually be divine development. The prison may be the classroom. The waiting may be the qualification.
The God Who Rules the Famine and the Feast
God rules both the feast and the famine. He governs economies and leaders. He oversees setbacks and promotions. What feels like delay may be divine development.
The Ongoing Usefulness of the Cross
The crucified and risen Savior is both the message we proclaim and the strength by which we serve.
Faithful in the Forgotten Place
Genesis 40 “Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.” (Gen. 40:23) Few verses feel heavier than that one. Joseph has done everything right. He resists temptation. He serves faithfully in prison. He comforts discouraged men. He boldly testifies, “Do not interpretations belong to God?” And when he asks for one small … Continue reading Faithful in the Forgotten Place
Run — and Remember Who Is With You
Joseph’s faithfulness points us to a greater faithful Son — Jesus Christ — who resisted every temptation without sin.
Grace in Jesus’ Family Tree
The family tree of Jesus is not a showcase of human greatness. It is a monument to divine mercy.
Facing the Temptations to Shrug and Scheme
Jacob and Esau. Two brothers who demonstrate two responses to the promises of God. Esau despised his birthright. He traded eternity for a bowl of stew. He lived for what he could taste, touch, and feel in the moment. Spiritual things felt distant. Immediate comfort felt urgent. Hendrick ter Brugghen’s Esau Selling His Birthright (c. … Continue reading Facing the Temptations to Shrug and Scheme
