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John 6:16-18 Storms and faith_
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. John 6:16-18 NIV This storm on the water…
Read MoreJohn 6:14-15 God’s timing_
After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:14-15 NIV I would love to transport myself back to…
Read MoreJohn 6:11-13 Seeing the miraculous_
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and…
Read MoreJohn 6:5-6 Expecting the unexpected_
Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. John 6:5-6 NKJV Did Phillip pass the test? He had a front row…
Read MoreJohn 6:1-3 Crowds and signs_
Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. John 6:1-2 NIV The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is amazing on so…
Read MoreProverbs 11:31 Our reward_
If the righteous will be rewarded in the earth, How much more the wicked and the sinner! Proverbs 11:31 NASB Rotherham is more literal: Lo! the righteous… “Lo” is a Hebrew interjection, sometimes expressing surprise. Often translated as behold! or lo! It draws attention to what follows. “Will be rewarded” or “Shall be recompensed” is…
Read MoreProverbs 11:30 A tree of life_
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls. Proverbs 11:30 NASB A tree produces fruit. And fruit produces a tree. Of the many types of trees on earth, Jesus said you will know it’s type by its fruit. Identity is borne out in this vibrant cycle…
Read MoreProverbs 11:29 Family troubles_
He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind, And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 11:29 NKJV Every person alive has lessons to learn in life, and one way or another we will find ourselves in that classroom. The Hebrew word for wind is the same used for…
Read MoreProverbs 11:28 Trust and growth_
Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. Proverbs 11:28 NIV Rotherham translates: “He that trusts in his riches, the same will fall (fade, whither away). But like the leaf shall the righteous break forth (bud, sprout, shoot). Trust is a powerful word and a deep…
Read MoreDesire reveals my values, and my worth_
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of…
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