If our ears are truly sensitive and open to the voice of Jesus, we will probably receive a daily does of rebuke from Him. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a gentle rebuke, coming from the One who understands our frailties better than we understand ourselves. Yet, His rebukes are a firm reminder that the lifeContinue reading “It’s Friday…Ignore Them”
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It’s Friday…Terrifying at First Glance
Sometime terrifying circumstances come into our lives. And we, who fear the unknown, don’t like the expected visions they bring. One dark night, the disciples of Jesus were in a boat on the sea of Galilee and were terrified when, in the middle of a storm, a figure walking on the rough water approached them.Continue reading “It’s Friday…Terrifying at First Glance”
It’s Friday…There Is Nothing To Fear
The Bible makes some tremendous promises. Here is one of them: “If you make the Most High your dwelling – even The LORD, who is my Refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.” (Psalm 91:9-10) How can any rational person accept such a claim? Didn’t Charlie Kirk liveContinue reading “It’s Friday…There Is Nothing To Fear”
It’s Friday…It’s Just His Nature
The God of the Christian faith is really, really different. In fact, no other religion pictures its deity like this. No other faith can claim a God who zealously pursues His children. All other deities are distant and elusive, demanding that their disciples come to them, usually on a long and arduous path, often withContinue reading “It’s Friday…It’s Just His Nature”
It’s Friday…We Have a Choice
“Do not worry.” It is one of Jesus’ most frequently repeated commands. It’s also one of the hardest to obey. Worry comes naturally. We say we just can’t help it. (We can). We say it’s just part of who we are. (It’s part of who we were naturally, before faith in Christ – not now).Continue reading “It’s Friday…We Have a Choice”
It’s Friday…Jump for Joy
In Matthew 5:12, Jesus gives instruction for those who are hated, insulted, and rejected because they follow His example. His instructions may be difficult to understand because they run so counter to our natural emotions when we face such attacks. But Jesus is actually serious. This what He said: “Rejoice and be glad, because greatContinue reading “It’s Friday…Jump for Joy”
It’s Friday…Be Single Minded
Mission statements abound in this world. Few institutions or people who have them, however, really live up to them. They are ideals to strive for. Jesus had a mission statement: “I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave me to do.” (John 17:4) His declaration has become reality. He livedContinue reading “It’s Friday…Be Single Minded”
It’s Friday…Exactly Where He Wants Us
Do you ever get the impression that when something is impossible for us but necessary or fruitful for God’s Kingdom, He steps in and helps us out, perhaps a little reluctantly? Almost like He becomes our “God in the gaps” – He makes up the difference when we just don’t have the strength? But inContinue reading “It’s Friday…Exactly Where He Wants Us”
It’s Friday…What An Exchange!
It’s Good Friday. The death of Jesus is for anyone who believes His sacrifice is everything we need for the forgiveness of our sins. When Jesus was crucified, we and all of our sin died with Him on the cross. He willingly suffered the penalty of our rebellion and paid the price for our pardon.Continue reading “It’s Friday…What An Exchange!”
It’s Friday… No Guessing Game
In the garden, Jesus has been praying with deep sorrow and an overwhelmed spirit. He knows what He faces the next day – torture and death. Ridicule and shame. The sins of the world on His human shoulders. If ever there was a time to be self-absorbed, this was it. “How then would the ScripturesContinue reading “It’s Friday… No Guessing Game”
Vic Alvarado 