In Luke 6:8, Jesus knew the thoughts of the religious leaders as they watched him, waiting to accuse him of breaking their Sabbath rules, yet he boldly called the man with the shriveled hand to stand. With divine authority, Jesus healed on the Sabbath, proving his lordship over it. Despite...

Jesus knows your thoughts. He knows if your thoughts are unified in love of God and pursuit of His kingdom. He knows if your thoughts are unified in chasing after worldly pleasures. He knows if your thoughts are divided – loving God and pursuing righteousness in some ways while loving...

In life’s challenges, Jesus knows already what he will do. Can you trust that he is for you even when circumstances seem to be against you? Can you hang on to God’s promises even when things look impossible? Can you follow him without regard for your own needs? Jesus will...

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, calling people to repentance through water baptism. But he also pointed to a greater baptism, one of the Holy Spirit and fire. This baptism is not just a symbolic act; it is an empowerment from God to live out His purpose for...

In today’s passage, we are invited to reflect on the refining power of God's presence. Malachi speaks of the coming of the Lord, a day that will bring both awe and trembling. God is described as a refiner’s fire and a launderer’s soap, powerful images that indicate the intense purifying...