“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 Simeon, a righteous and devout servant of the Lord, was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come rescue Israel. the Bible says: “the Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to Him that…
“This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing. Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping” Romans 4:17-18 “Hope is the last thing ever lost”—we’ve heard it, we have said it, we have lived it. Clinging to…
Do you ever think about your future and your life? Some people are very proactive in making plans for their life and their future while others may lack the sense of direction to proceed in knowing what to do. You may be that go-getter type of person who has it all figured out for the…
In the Old Testament (OT), we can read many times about how the Lord appeared to people that he wanted to send, to talk to or encourage. God would just appear all of the sudden, interrupting whatever they were doing with his presence. A few examples: “The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre…
We rarely see God’s grace intricately knitted into our lives. We become frustrated in His hands, and we presume stagnation in waiting. Yet, He interrupts our plans to reveal Himself steadfast and sovereign. He interrupts our security to show us his mercy and justice. His peace will only reign in our minds and hearts if…
On one occasion, Jesus taught about how to pray, fast, do works of righteousness, and he talked about our everyday needs and concerns. He concluded: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”(Matthew 6:33) Seeking the kingdom first means that prayer, the search for…
Es cierto que nuestra serie de creencias formalizadas, religión, nos da convicciones y orden. Pero he estado meditando acerca de esos momentos en que la fe se hace frágil y difícil. Esos momentos similares que a nuestra alma genuinamente quiere soltar un “Dios mío, porque me has desamparado.” Esos momentos, cuando la fe es frágil,…
Today is a day worth celebrating. I’ve been celebrating all week. Because, there is a day to celebrate the mother, but there is also a day for celebrating the woman and all the wonderful qualities that a woman can have are not necessarily tied to the one who has children. So on this day, we…
