S: A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.” John 21:17 (NLT) O: I see so much happening here inContinue reading “It’s Time”
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Your Way is Love
S: Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. John 18:28 (NIV) O: I know all of this was necessary toContinue reading “Your Way is Love”
Your Joy in Me
S: I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. John 17:13 (NIV) O: Everything You do and say, You do with purpose. Even here, not wanting to withhold anything from those YouContinue reading “Your Joy in Me”
Trust the Gardener
S: He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. John 15:2 (NLT) O: A vine is pruned so that it can put its energy into bearing more fruit. While you can leave a vine unpruned and haveContinue reading “Trust the Gardener”
Remind Me
S: But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 (NIV) O: I think it’s safe to say most of us need reminders, especially in our go-go-go world. Quarantine has slowed manyContinue reading “Remind Me”
Help Me Love Well
S: So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34 (NLT) O: You loved Your disciples even when they were still sinners – even knowing they would all abandon You – even deny knowing You. You humbled Yourself beforeContinue reading “Help Me Love Well”
Aren’t You Tired?
S: For they loved human praise more than the praise of God. John 12:43 (NLT) O: Their identity was found in what others thought of them, not in what God thought or said about them. Fear of losing man’s acceptance kept them from experiencing the full acceptance of God through Jesus. A: It’s a lotContinue reading “Aren’t You Tired?”
I Know Your Voice
S: After he has gathered his flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. John 10:4 (NIV) O: You go ahead of me, and I follow You because I know Your voice. I know You are the good Shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He makesContinue reading “I Know Your Voice”
When I Can’t See
S: Jesus said, “You’re asking the wrong question. You’re looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do. John 9:3 (MSG) O: We are creative beings – made by the Creator Himself – so it’s no wonder then that we are problem solvers, too. Always tryingContinue reading “When I Can’t See”
I’m Sorry
S: Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. John 7:24 (NIV) Don’t be nitpickers; use your head – and heart! – to discern what is right, to test what is authentically right. John 7:24 (MSG) O: Look below the surface – what is the heart of the matter. A: Lord, while I knowContinue reading “I’m Sorry”
