The Lord is patient, desiring repentance. The day of the Lord will come unexpectedly. Reflecting on a fire alarm incident, the writer compares complacency in emergency situations to complacency in anticipation of Christ's return. Urging readers to live as though Christ's return is imminent, sharing the Gospel, and aligning actions with faith.
Matthew 8:5-13 & Luke 7:1-10 This is the personal account of Lucius Gaius Victor, Centurion assigned to the garrison at Capernaum. Known to most as simply Victor, this Centurion was witness to many miracles and teachings of Jesus, the Nazarene. This is his story. Â As I strolled along the sea wall I looked … Continue reading Miraculous Healing by Jesus in Capernaum: A Centurion’s Account
As I watched the pigs at work, I noticed the bare soil bathed in sunlight. It made me think of how often we allow our hearts to be overrun with brush and clutter of unforgiveness and lack of repentance.
Goodness is Godliness But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking, and envying each other. … Continue reading Christian Habits to Adopt 6-Goodness
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalms 91:4 About a month ago, I had one of my chickens turn up missing. I was sad about it because she was a good layer and friendly. I looked for Haley … Continue reading Under His Wing
Just like the seasons change, this period of your life will change. If you are presently in a difficult period in your life, please know it is not forever. These periods in our lives help us grow and mature in ourselves and most importantly our relationship with God.
I know that it is hard to wait. I know that in our minds we think we know what is best for us, our children, where we live or work, but ultimately it is only God that knows what is needed, what is better for us in our journey of growth and in our walk with Jesus.
It is all in the Timing: We all have our little rituals, schedules, list and plans and we do not like them messed with by anyone. So, when God has a different idea or an alternate plan for us, we do not always accept it so easily.
Your mind is strong and you, only you, can determine what you allow to play in your mind. When imaginings raise up causing paranoia or doubt, and sinful thoughts take that thought and cast it out.Â
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Matthew 5:40 Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com I haven’t written a Mustard Seed in a couple of months. I had just about decided that … Continue reading I Am the Typist for Jesus
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 