"how can we know the way? ". More than just listening to the words of Jesus, we need the illumination of the Holy Spirit upon the words. Thomas lacked this. ... Read more

"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul". This is especially so when it is a noble desire. There is no satisfaction like the job well done. God's plan extends ... Read more

"if this come to the governor's ears". Did the chief priests and elders really think the Resurrection could be kept secret? The tale about 'stolen while the guards slept' must ... Read more

"a God full of compassion, and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in mercy and truth". A poor soul indeed that cannot find help here! Compassion looks upon us with an appreciation ... Read more

"no room left". It was worth going to hear Jesus and they did so until the house was full. "No room" happened then because the words of Jesus were localised ... Read more

"Abdon … had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys". This is an unusual way to describe Abdon who judged Israel for eight years. Yet it emphasizes ... Read more

"Jesus Christ, who is gone into heaven". We can rejoice and be glad that Jesus not only rose from the dead but that He went into heaven. There He is ... Read more

"I will come again". This promise is for all the followers of Jesus. Those who fall asleep in Jesus will not be left forgotten in the grave. If the Lord ... Read more

"expecting to receive something". We all expect to receive something from life. The Lord wants to give us more than we could ever think. This crippled beggar expected to receive ... Read more

"Now I know that you are a man of God and that the Lord really speaks through you! ". Those who have descended to the very depths and risen again ... Read more