Posts with the tag “surrender”

From Spectator to WitnessLevi the tax collector heard Jesus say, "Follow me." He left his tax booth immediately. He did not just become a spectator. He prepared a feast and invited his friends to meet...  Read More

The Man Who Prefers the OldJesus observed that a person who drinks old wine does not immediately want new wine. He says, ‘The old is good.’ This man has a settled preference. His taste is accustomed t...  Read More

The New Patch on Old JeansJesus told a story about a new garment and an old one. He said no one tears a piece from a new garment to patch an old one. Doing so ruins the new garment. The new patch will...  Read More

 Nets, Not a NetJesus commanded Simon to let down his nets. Simon replied that he would let down the net. This may seem like a small difference. But it reveals a hesitant, partial obedience. Simon was...  Read More

The Preacher and the Empty BoatJesus stood by the Sea of Galilee. A crowd pressed around Him to hear the word of God. Nearby, Simon Peter washed his empty nets after a fruitless night of fishing. Jesu...  Read More

One Touch at a TimeAt sunset, the whole city brought their sick to Jesus. The crowd outside Peter’s house was immense. Jesus could have healed everyone with one word. Instead, He laid His hands on eve...  Read More

 The Messiah in a Messy HouseAfter the synagogue, Jesus went to Simon Peter’s house. This was no palace. It was a simple fisherman’s home with stone walls and a dirt floor. Jesus walked in without war...  Read More

Not My Will, But ThineJesus knelt in the garden of Gethsemane. The weight of the cross pressed upon Him. He sweat great drops of blood. He prayed a raw and honest prayer. “Father, if thou be willing, ...  Read More

 Correct Theology, No SurrenderThe demon in the man knew exactly who Jesus was. He cried out, “Thou art the Holy One of God.” The demon had correct theology. He knew Jesus existed. He knew Jesus was t...  Read More

The Doctor and His HometownThe people of Nazareth demanded proof from Jesus. They had heard of His miracles in Capernaum and now wanted a show for themselves. They challenged Him with a common proverb...  Read More

The Personal Question of ConvictionTrue conviction moves us from general observation to personal application. It shifts our focus from what others are doing to what God is asking of us. This is the mo...  Read More