In Luke 22:15 Jesus told His disciples, “I have earnestly and intensely desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” (Amplified Bible). He used a strong word for “earnestly and intensely desired.” He was saying, “I long eagerly to have communion with you. My affections are deeply directed toward sharing this significant holy feast with you.” Jesus passionately wants our fellowship. Jesus yearns to intimately share a special meal with us, in the long leisurely custom of those days. Jesus says in Revelation 3:20 “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my…
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Praying Colossians 1:9-12
As Paul prayed for his disciples in the churches of Ephesus, Colosse, Philippi, and Thessalonica, he asked God to do what only God could do, to take the written word…
Happy New Year!
The turning of the year on the calendar offers a chance to reflect on what has been and dream about what is to come. January 1st feels like a fresh…
Christmas Blessing
Be blessed to marvel at the outrageous and awesome lengths to which God the Father went to give us the perfect gift of Emmanuel, God with us. Be blessed to…
And The Government Will Be Upon His Shoulder
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty…
Isaiah 9:6-7
The names of God in Isaiah 9:6 are familiar to most of us: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. But have you ever really unpacked it…
God Sized Prayers
In Isaiah 36-37 Hezekiah and his people are under a vicious attack. It would have been easy for Hezekiah to pray passive prayers. Passive praying would be “Poor little me,…
A Thanksgiving Invitation
In the USA, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. For the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving people begin to comment about how quickly the year has gone. You…
Are You Ready For God To Move?
Before every major new thing God did in the Bible God would tell His people “Consecrate yourself, purify yourself, repent.” Over and over, God showed new revelations of Himself or…
Your Days Are Written In God’s Book – Psalm 139:16-17
Hear God’s Word for you in Psalm 139:16-17. “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me…
God Rejoices Over You!
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over…
Eclipse Of The Heart
Last year on August 21st a historic solar eclipse occurred over the United States. God was awesomely on display, the heavens were telling His glory. We were not in the…
Trust And Healing
Father God has promised that He will never leave you or forsake you. He has not abandoned you. His perfect love casts out all fear. Rest in His love. Receive…