As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world – John 9:5
Perhaps because we look forward to an eternity in heaven, we sometimes feel very little urgency concerning our mission on earth. We may justify our inactivity in the kingdom of God by assuring ourselves that we will […]
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots – Luke 23:34
Not only did Jesus purchase salvation for His people on the cross — he also gave us a perfect example of how to suffer graciously, to the glory of God. In the […]
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God…made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant – Philippians 2:5-7
Let this mind be in you. The Christian life is not merely intellectual assent to a list of orthodox tenets. It […]
Ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive – Acts 20:35
Support the weak. Here is the essence of serving others. Not “impress the powerful,” or “be good to the influential,” or “help those who might be […]
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit”: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost – Luke 23:46
The seventh and last lesson that we learn from Jesus on the cross is this: commend yourself to the loving hands of your Father. We can apply this lesson to ourselves in at least two ways.
First, […]
