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We like to believe we never would.  We read about Judas and think, “I would never do that.”  But I can’t help thinking about Jesus at the Last Supper—  when He said that one of them would betray Him.  The disciples didn’t point fingers.  They didn’t assume it was someone else.  They asked:   “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” — Matthew 26:22 Maybe instead of saying, “I would never,”  we should be asking: “Lord… is there anything in me drifting from You?” Is there anything I’m

Beneath the quiet weight of night, Where olive trees stood still, He bowed low upon the ground, Yielding to the Fathers will. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death…” He cried,  Not whispered calm, but aching truth- A breaking He could not hide- Matthew 26:38 The weight was more than flesh could bear, Yet pierced beyond the skin, while sweating red within For in that cup He saw it all- The cost of every sin Betrayals kiss, the mocking crowd, The lashes, the

There is a kind of distance from God that we don’t always recognize at first but  let us look at the type of distance we know so far. The distance we create from God can exist in both those who walk in the Spirit and those who do not. As we mentioned in a previous post, the distance we feel while in the spirit is often created by our own sin and pride. “But your iniquities have separated you from your God…” (Isaiah 59:2) For those who are not walking with Him, that distance

6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not

In Isaiah 55:6 , it says, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” There is another depth to this verse — a concept that speaks especially to those who are not walking in the Spirit. There will come a day when every person will stand before God and give an account of their life. Romans 14:12   says, “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” And in   Hebrews 9:27   reminds us, “It is appointed for man to die once, and after t

Holy is His presence. So holy that our eyes cannot fully behold Him, yet He reveals Himself just enough for us to know that He is here with us. He is brighter than the sun. If we were to stare at the sun for too long, our eyes would strain and fail under its light. How much greater, then, must the glory of God be—whose radiance no human eyes could ever fully endure. Yet in His mercy, He allows us to see His goodness all around us. Look at the birds of the sky. They sing witho

Moving forward from where we stopped last time in the chapter of John, we left off at the moment when the disciples had labored through the entire night and caught nothing. Their strength, their experience, and all their efforts had produced no fruit. But as the light of morning began to break, Jesus was already there standing on the shore, waiting for His disciples. He had been there all along. Through the darkness of the night, while they struggled and worked and came up

This chapter contains the words of the prophet Isaiah , spoken to the people of Judah around 700 B.C. During this period in Israel’s history, the people were rebelling against God and turning to idols. They carved images out of wood and metal and bowed down to the work of their own hands instead of worshiping the one true and living God. Their hearts had drifted. They trusted in what they could see rather than in the God who had delivered and sustained them. Yet even in their

A Reflection on John 21:1-3 and the Power of Influence Previously, we reflected on how Jesus revealed Himself again to His disciples after His resurrection. In this passage, He appears to them at the Sea of Tiberias (the Sea of Galilee). The disciples had returned to what felt familiar—fishing. The very thing Jesus had once called them out of. Isn’t that just like us? When life feels uncertain, we often drift back to what feels safe. What we once knew. What once defined us. Y

Take a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. From the very beginning, breath has been sacred. “The Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature” (Genesis 2:7). We came into this world because God breathed. In Hebrew, the word “ ruach”  ( ROO-akh) means breath, wind, mind and spirit. It is an invisible power in motion— something you can not see but can clearly feel. The same word is used when “th

There are countless lessons woven into this story. One that deeply resonates with me is the reminder of how loving and merciful God is. Sometimes, what feels like a frustrating delay or an unexpected stop is actually divine protection. In His mercy, God may block our path—not to harm us, but to guard us from what we cannot yet see. Lets lean in and explore this chapter together. A quick summary of what’s happening in this chapter: Balaam is on his way to meet King Balak, who

In a previous post titled “Isaiah 43:18–19 — Do Not Dwell in the Past (Part 1),”  I opened with a question that deserves deeper reflection. Let me restate it more clearly: How do we truly forget the former things and stop dwelling in the past? To answer that, we must first slow down and look closely at what God is saying in this verse.  Isaiah 43:18-19 “ Forget  the former things; do not dwell on the past . Behold, I am doing a new thing!; now its spring forth, do you not per

We all carry some form of regret—moments we wish we could rewrite, choices that still echo, memories that quietly linger. The real question is not whether we have regrets, but how we respond to them. Do we remain stuck replaying the past, or do we allow God to lead us forward? God speaks directly to this in Isaiah 43:18-19  when He says,  “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Behold, I am doing a new thing!; now it's spring forth, do you not perceive it? I wi

John chapter 20 ends in triumph and purpose. Jesus is alive. He steps into a room filled with fear and uncertainty, stands among His disciples, and speaks peace where anxiety once was. He shows them His wounds—not as reminders of pain, but as proof of love. He breathes the Holy Spirit upon them and sends them out, awakening faith where doubt once was. Even Thomas, once hesitant and unsure, is gently drawn from disbelief into deep devotion. Then John chapter 21 begins—not wit

The question is not if  we worship, but who —we give our hearts to. Scripture is painfully honest about this, and nowhere is that clearer than in Isaiah chapters 44–46 . In these chapters, God speaks with urgency, love, and truth to the people of Israel who have slowly drifted away from Him. They still believed in God—but they were no longer worshiping Him alone . And if we’re honest… This is not just Israel’s story.  It’s ours too. These notes focus on Isaiah chapters 44–46

I had originally written this for a friend and thought it should be shared. To my dear brothers and sisters in Christ who recognize their need for God. This verse is for you:  Matthew 5:3 “ Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God” This verse used to confuse me but it is through the Holy Spirit that I was able to understand it better. That phrase “ poor in spirit” is not about being spiritually weak but about reaching the end of yourself. It is that m

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. If  I could give you one tip about understanding the bible, it is this: Every testimony is about Jesus, especially the gospel of John. Keep

19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you