A Witnessing Life

A Witnessing Life

John 1:19 This story about John the Baptist highlights his strong sense of identity—he is clear about who he is not and equally clear about who he is. He knew that he wasn’t the Christ and that his mission was to prepare the way for our Lord. Likewise, in our lives, it is crucial to understand…

GOD’S Messengers

John 1:49 Nathaniel believed the words of Jesus, and therefore, Jesus said to him that He would experience greater things; in the next verse, He explains how the heavens will open and angels of God ascend and descend on the Son of Man. When Jesus says you will see heavens being opened, He meant access…

Acquiring Humility

John 13:12-17 Here, Jesus was teaching one of the most important lessons to His disciples: His serving and humbling don’t make them greater than Him. Likewise, when we humble ourselves, it doesn’t make us lower than we are, or when we keep up our status with pride and position, it doesn’t make us any greater….

Spiritual Vigilance

A significant word in this passage is watching. Taking heed means being careful/cautious and watching what is happening in life. Often, we consider watching as something happening outside, but here, Jesus mentions watching inside. For example – lest your heart be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life implies what is happening…