Jesus Reveals God

John 1:18 NLT
No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father's heart. He has revealed God to us.

At this very moment, me, you, or anyone by faith can look to Jesus and know they are in the presence of God Almighty. Right now, look to Jesus and think about what He has been telling you in His Word. Sense the beauty of His presence. 

As we go about our day and evening routines, we can reflect and rest in the truth that the Jesus we follow is the unique One, who is Himself God, is near to the Father's heart, and is loving enough to reveal God to you and us.

I'm sure we will find a moment or two to pause and quietly thank Jesus for the blessing of Him saving us from our sins and granting us eternal life with Him and the Father in Paradise.

His Keeping Thoughts

His Keeping Thoughts

Let's listen to God's Word in the Scriptures:

"How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!"
— Psalm 139:17 (NKJV)

Have we ever paused to consider what occupies the mind of the Creator of the universe? The Psalmist reveals a breathtaking truth: we are constantly on God's mind, and His thoughts toward us are precious, beautiful, and infinitely vast.

Sometimes, when we walk through unexpected trials or confusing transitions, we struggle to make sense of our circumstances. Our situations can feel chaotic, and we might look at our lives and think, "Lord, this is not the way I planned it." But that is exactly when we must rest in the truth of Isaiah fifty-five, where the Lord reminds us that His thoughts are not our thoughts, nor are our ways His ways. His perspective is eternal. His plans are infinitely higher, grander, and safer than anything we could ever design on our own.

And His thoughts toward us are always good. As Jeremiah twenty-nine eleven reassures us, they are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give us a future and a hope.

This is the very foundation of Jesus' keeping power.

Our security in this life does not depend on our ability to hold onto God. It depends entirely on His sovereign power to keep us! Because we are always on His mind, Jesus is actively keeping our hearts, guarding our minds, and sustaining our souls through every single storm. He is our Keeper, and His grip on our lives is completely unbreakable.

Let's stop trying to figure out tomorrow and rest securely in His thoughts today. God has a master plan for our lives. Let's encourage each other to trust Him with His master plan for each of us.

You Are the Light

You Are the Light

Matthew 5:14 (BSB):

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."

Perhaps you feel small, unnoticed, or overwhelmed by the darkness around you. Jesus’ words are for you: “You are the light of the world.” He does not say this because you are naturally strong, impressive, or morally sufficient. Apart from Him, we are darkness in sin. But Christ, the true Light, has graciously called His people out of darkness and made them His own (John 8:12; 1 Peter 2:9).

Your light is not a performance. It is the visible fruit of belonging to Jesus. It shines when you tell the truth though it costs you, when you turn from sin instead of excusing it, when you forgive someone who has wounded you, when you show kindness without needing recognition, and when you speak of Christ with humble courage.

A city on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, genuine faith eventually becomes visible. The people around you may not read the Bible, but they see how you respond under pressure, how you treat people in your home, and whether your hope remains anchored in Christ.

Do not be discouraged when your light seems weak. A small lamp still breaks real darkness. Stay near to Christ through His Word, prayer, and fellowship with His church. Repent quickly when you sin, rest in His forgiveness, and walk again in obedience.

You are not called to save the world; Jesus Christ alone saves. You are called to faithfully reflect Him where He has placed you today. Let your life point beyond yourself—to the Savior who is the Light of the world.

His Kingdom, Not Mine

His Kingdom, Not Mine

Jesus teaches us to pray, “Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10). That prayer confronts the natural desire of every sinful heart: to build my kingdom—my plans, my comfort, my reputation, my control.

But Jesus is King. All authority belongs to Him (Matthew 28:18). He does not exist to advance our personal agendas; we were created, redeemed, and called to live for His glory. Christ’s kingdom is not built through self-promotion, worldly power, or compromise with sin. It is revealed as His people gladly submit to His Word, proclaim His gospel, repent of sin, and obey Him.

Matthew 6:33 (BSB):

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”

Seeking God’s kingdom first means that Christ’s priorities govern ours. It means asking, “What honors the King?” before asking, “What benefits me?” It means laying down selfish ambition, forgiving as we have been forgiven, serving rather than demanding to be served, and trusting God with tomorrow.

This is not a loss. The King who calls us to surrender is the Savior who gave Himself for sinners. Jesus died and rose again so that all who repent and trust in Him would be brought out of the kingdom of darkness into His eternal kingdom.

Today, release your grip on the little kingdom of self. Submit your desires, decisions, fears, and future to Christ.

His kingdom—not mine. His will—not mine. His glory—not mine.

These Perilous Times

These Perilous Times

2 Timothy 3:1 KJV

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”

The Cambridge Dictionary defines “perilous” as an adjective meaning extremely dangerous, hazardous, or full of risk.

Sounds like our world to me. How about you?

How do we navigate through these dangerous times? We abide in our Savior, Christ Jesus.

Someone once told me that the term “abide in Jesus” refers to maintaining a close, personal relationship with Him. It is characterized by faith, obedience, and connection.

This concept is beautifully illustrated in John 15:4-5, where Jesus says:

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”

I thought this was a good opportunity to encourage each other to remain in Jesus—to stay and dwell in Him by trusting in Him, following His teachings, and allowing His presence to influence our lives.

In these perilous times, let’s keep our eyes on Jesus and abide in Him.