We must be careful how we hear the Word of Christ. We need to be active, attentive hearers, listening with faith. The Scriptures are not magical. They don’t bring salvation by simply striking your eardrum. We are reminded in this … Continued
God gives away his kingdom. Indeed, he has given it to you. Most certainly that seems to us to be utterly foolish. We probably would have grumbled just like the first group of laborers. Why would God simply give something … Continued
The apostle Peter, who was with our Lord on the Mount of Transfiguration, writes ‘We have a more sure prophetic word.’ We do not need signs and miracles. We have the Word of God Almighty that reveals in full everything … Continued
The storms of life are raging all around us. Some are literally harsh weather events. Others are ideological storms fought in the ballot box and in conversations. Others are internal where dark clouds of death hang thick over our heads … Continued
We talk often about God’s Word but it is good for us to really stop and meditate on the power of God’s Word. When the centurion desires Jesus’ help with his sick servant, he confesses confidence that Jesus’ Word is … Continued
God is lavish in His care. It may not always feel like it but you can always be assured that your needs are known by your heavenly Father and whatever is good will be given to you. It certainly does … Continued
We know relatively little about Jesus’ youth. But this week we do have the opportunity to hear of our Savior at the age of twelve. The entire life of our Lord is lived as a substitute – doing all that … Continued
“Out of Egypt I have called My Son.” As the Baptized, we have been called out and away from the Egypt of sin and death. We have been called out of unbelief and the works of the flesh. We have … Continued
I doubt many people (if any) have a St. John the Baptist ornament for their Christmas tree. But maybe we should. If the point of Christmas is to devote our attention to the Christ who came to save us, could … Continued
The strongest faith in Christ isn’t the one that doesn’t need more Christ but constantly cries out for more Christ – more assurance, more promises, more forgiveness. John the Baptist was a man of great faith. That, at least in … Continued