Seek God's Wisdom
/in Steadfast HopeThroughout scripture, wisdom is celebrated as a treasure that is worth seeking. It is better than riches (Prov3:13-18). It’s source is God, who alone is perfectly wise (Rom16:27). And it is found in the actions and attitude of Jesus, in whom “all the treasures of wisdom” are found (Col2:3). Wisdom comes from reading and applying […]
Surrender to His Will
/in Steadfast HopeMatthew’s gospel says that the leper came and approached Jesus in worship, with trust in His power and with humility, acknowledging that the choice to help belonged to Jesus. He said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean” (Matt8:2). In compassion, Jesus touched him and he was cleansed immediately. Like the leper, […]
He Knows Your Name
/in Steadfast HopeThe story of Zacchaeus and Jesus (Luke19:1-10) contains a surprising recognition. As Jesus passed through the city of Jericho, a wealthy tax collector named Zacchaeus climbed a tree in order to see Him. “When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw Him and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, […]
