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Keep Focus

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt – Matthew 14:30-31?

Peter and the disciples were in a boat at sea being tossed about by a boisterous wind. Peter saw Jesus walking on water towards them. Peter had the faith to believe if Jesus told him to come, He would be able to walk the water without drowning. Jesus bid him to come, Peter stepped out of the boat into the water, but as soon as he took his eyes off Jesus, he began to sink. Read More

The Veil

But their minds were blinded (made dull) for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their hearts. Nevertheless, when it (one) shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away. – 2nd Corinthians 3:14-16.

When Moses came down Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments, his face glowed because of being in God’s presence. He put on a veil to keep the people from being terrified by the brightness of his face. Moses and his veil illustrates the fading away of the old system and the veiling of the people’s mind and understanding with their pride, hardness of heart and refusal to repent. Read More

Suffering Servant

If we suffer (endure), we shall also reign with Him: if we deny Him, He also will deny us – 2nd Timothy 2:12

All Christians, but especially ministers are soldiers of Jesus Christ. The soldiers of Jesus Christ must prove themselves good soldiers, faithful to their Captain. Those who would approve themselves good soldiers of Jesus Christ must endure hardness; we must count upon it in this world, and bear it patiently when it comes. Read More