"in all points tempted like as we are". Because of this everybody and anybody can come to Jesus knowing He will understand their case. We may come boldly to His ... Read more

"where have you come from, and where are you going? " The two questions must be asked if you would accurately determine your present position. They relate to a spiritual ... Read more

"Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you". Spectacular displays are short-lived and usually achieve little of lasting value. Jesus could have given the Pharisees all they wanted ... Read more

"I will strengthen you". What more do you need? If the Lord strengthens your weak frame you can be sure it will be strong enough to withstand all the strains ... Read more

"meaningless talk". It can be very convincing and sound very well and the more fascinating it appears the more useless it is likely to be. Talking for talking's sake, or ... Read more

"whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven" These words of Jesus remind the disciple of an important aspect of life that might otherwise be forgotten. What has ... Read more

"you will eat and be satisfied". This is the promise for all who walk in obedience to the Lord. It speaks of God's provision for His people. For the Israelites ... Read more

"David said to Gad, 'I am in great distress ....' “. His distress was all his own fault. He sinned in numbering Israel and had to suffer for his error. ... Read more

"confessing their sins". John the Baptist preached repentance and those baptised by him in Jordan confessed their sins. The Apostle John wrote that if we confess our sins He is ... Read more

"the angels of God met him". The angels of God must often meet God's children. The difference is that whereas Jacob apparently recognised they were angels, we do not normally ... Read more