They did not know he was the Son of God. They had no idea that the death they inflicted was all a part of God’s plan from the beginning.
They were as shocked to see his humble service as we may be by the necessity to do something similar.
The apostle Paul was a singer! No matter what he was facing or hardship he was enduring, he sang praises to God. With his songs he set an example for every Christian.
Since before eternity, everything God has done and said shows something we need to understand in order to thrive. We’re better together. We shouldn’t try to go it alone.
Bob Ely showed me a ministry I’ve tried to continue. As I’ve sought to fill his shoes, I need to think about who will fill mine.
“You are what you eat.” It’s true spiritually as well as physically. Today’s passage from 2 Timothy tells why.
Do I have someone in my life I can look to? Is the pattern of my life an example others can imitate?
At some point, you may be called on to sacrifice for the sake of the gospel. Are you willing to pay the price?
One father’s love reminds us of our Father’s determination to help us get to the finish line.
Have you ever asked yourself where you can find the strength to deal with your difficulties? In 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Paul gives the answer.
Young Timothy was feeling overwhelmed by the situation in Ephesus. Paul urged him to find strength by remembering his heritage.
We can imagine the words meant more to the disciples that day than ever before. They had likely never felt less at peace.