How responsible do you feel for your ability to obey God’s commands? Do you feel it is all on you or does some of it rest on someone else? Is there a leader you look to for guidance? Are you willing to follow a leader who has your best interest at heart? Even though thereContinue reading “A Shepherd’s Responsibility”
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High Priest
Intercession. That’s a word we don’t often use. To intercede is to interpose on someone else’s behalf. It is to plead or petition for someone else. It is to mediate between two parties. Do we need someone like that? Of course we do. And Jesus is the One who intercedes for us. The writer ofContinue reading “High Priest”
Put in Charge
What does it mean to be put in charge? Do you believe it means the person in charge can boss everyone around? Can they set their own rules? Are they allowed to rule with an iron fist? Do you know some who act in this way? What does it mean for the people of God?Continue reading “Put in Charge”
Serve in Jesus’ Name
Who do you serve? Do you serve yourself, your family, your friends? Do you serve at all? Or do you expect to be served? What is your perception of servants? Do you view them as valuable people? Or do you view them as underlings, a lower class of people? Our view of servants will dependContinue reading “Serve in Jesus’ Name”
The Advocate
Have you experienced having a key mentor leave you? What a beloved teacher? Or maybe a well thought of pastor? How did you take the news? Were you upset? Distraught? Feeling hopeless? Sad? Have you applied those thoughts and feelings to the apostles when Jesus was leaving them? When a key mentor of ours mustContinue reading “The Advocate”
God’s Comfort
Are there times when you long for comfort? Is it during times of trial or sorrow or struggle? Where do you seek your comfort? Is there a specific person you go to? Is there a group of people? What if you had a person who could always comfort you? We all experience times when weContinue reading “God’s Comfort”
Solace and Comfort
Where is your dwelling? Is it a place of solace? Is it a place of safety? Is it always there for you? Have you spent time thinking about where you can go to be comforted and be assured that everything will be alright? Is God the one you know you can always turn to? WeContinue reading “Solace and Comfort”
Renew Your Mind
Have you ever felt lost? Have you wondered why you are where you are? Have you wondered what your purpose in life is? Are you willing to listen to good advice? Are you willing to follow God’s plan for your life? Do you want to know what his plan is for you? Often, we thinkContinue reading “Renew Your Mind”
Trust God
Where do you turn in times of trouble? Who can you count on to help you out? Do you count on family members? Can you count on your friends to be there for you? Have you sought out God? Have you called on him to hear you? Do you trust he will answer? When troubleContinue reading “Trust God”
Transformed to be Like Jesus
What will you be when you grow up? Have you asked that question? Have you asked it multiple times? Have you asked it in jest? Did your plans for your life go as you planned? Are you the person today you thought you would be? Have you wondered what you will be for eternity? WhenContinue reading “Transformed to be Like Jesus”
Marty Pressey 