During the Passover week, there was a particular sacrifice that was offered that carried a significant meaning. Beyond our redemption, there was another purpose intended for this season.
Before Jesus finished His earthly ministry, there were some very important lessons He needed to share with His disciples. We would be wise to heed them.
This world can be a dark place. So dark that, at times, it’s difficult to find something positive to talk about. But the Gospel message reveals a wonderful conclusion to all our struggles…if we choose to follow it.
Royalty are prepared their whole lives to rule a nation. If we, as disciples of Jesus, are going to rule and reign with Him, how are we being prepared?
The disciples were often confused by the things Jesus spoke about and were not prepared for His death and resurrection. It takes time and a converted mind to understand where the Spirit of God is leading us.
Everybody has an opinion about what’s “wrong” with the world, but are our expectations realistic? Do we see the world as it really is or how we want it to be? And if we want the world to be different, what are we doing about it?
Many of us are waiting for God to raise up a great leader to initiate a movement that will change the world. But what if God is waiting for us to rise up and lead?