Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
When Jesus heard that, He [...]
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, [...]
Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.”
And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”
The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But [...]
“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by [...]
And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
(Matthew 8:2-3)
I don’t know how it sounded when Jesus actually said these words, but [...]
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Cait, I was really challenged by the focus of the devotional. So often we want to be recoghized for our strengths,...Lydia on Fertility of the Spirit
Thanks Cait. I don't know why I read this today but I guess I was supposed to. Thank you for...Marianne on R-E-S-P-E-C-T, for the elderly
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Cait, I was so sorry to hear about you cousin. I am praying for you and her family. Peace and comfort...David Sigler on Jesus says: Worship God
This is another great post, Cait. I also must say that I find it interesting how God engaged with Job...David Sigler on Jesus says: Follow Me
Wow Cait - this is a very powerful piece. Thank you! God has gifted you with this writing ability -...Susan on Jesus says: Follow Me
Thanks for this..............so much truth here and so much to think about.Susan on Know this!
Thanks Kate..............you make it very clear............just what I needed to hear and think about.Cait G. on Out with the old…in with the new!
Amen, Susan! I'm accepting that I have to be re-aligned with God's Spirit-level! ;-)