More Than a Prophet
Even John the Baptist questioned God's plan from prison. If the prophet chosen before birth to prepare the way for Jesus struggled with doubt, what does that say about our own questions? Sometimes God's work doesn't come in the package we expected. Are you missing His activity because it doesn't look like your expectations?
Do Unto Others
You can't take off your Christianity like a hat when you leave church. When you walk into any room, Christ walks in with you. But here's the real question: Are you trying to manage where God is present in your life, or are you letting Him transform every area? Your treatment of people is the visible proof of your invisible devotion.
The Enemy in Your House
Sometimes the enemy isn't operating in your city - sometimes the enemy is operating in your circle. Jesus said He came to bring a sword, not peace. What does this mean for your family relationships when you choose to follow Him wholeheartedly? The gospel doesn't divide because it's broken - it divides because it exposes what's broken in us.
The Prince of Demons
If God notices every sparrow that falls and numbers every hair on your head, why do we struggle to trust Him with our daily challenges? What fear have you come into agreement with that keeps you from living out your calling?
Flogged in the Synagogue
Jesus prepared his disciples for the harsh realities of kingdom mission, warning them they would face opposition like sheep among wolves. He instructed them to be shrewd as serpents yet harmless as doves, combining wisdom with innocence. When facing trials, God would provide the right words through His Spirit. Jesus warned that even families might turn against them, as the kingdom exposes divided loyalties.
Judgement Worse Than Sodom
What you carry can easily become what you trust. Are you hoarding resources because you don't really trust God to provide? Jesus sent his disciples out with nothing but faith - no money, no backup plan, just radical dependence on the Father. Sometimes rejection is just God setting up redemption. What dust do you need to shake off today?
To the Jew First
Are you trying to change the world without letting God change you first? Jesus gave His disciples power to heal and free others, but that power had to transform their own lives first. The kingdom of heaven starts at home before it can reach the world. How is God's kingdom power showing up in your daily life?Are you feeling spiritually exhausted and burdened? Jesus saw crowds as 'harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd'—and His solution wasn't more religion but transformation. If your faith leaves you harassed and helpless, it's not faith—it's a fraud. What fields has God placed in YOUR life to harvest? The kingdom doesn't just rescue sheep; it transforms them into shepherds.
Harassed and Helpless
Are you feeling spiritually exhausted and burdened? Jesus saw crowds as 'harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd'—and His solution wasn't more religion but transformation. If your faith leaves you harassed and helpless, it's not faith—it's a fraud. What fields has God placed in YOUR life to harvest? The kingdom doesn't just rescue sheep; it transforms them into shepherds.
When Demons Steal Your Testimony
Is your testimony being silenced? Demons don't need your eyes, ears, or hands—they just need your voice. Many of us aren't mute because of possession but because of permission. We let busyness gag us, shame handcuff us, and compromise tape our mouths shut. But when the King shows up, demons flee and testimonies rise! What's silencing your story today?
Rejoice in Silence
Two blind men who never saw Jesus perform a single miracle still recognized Him as the Messiah. Meanwhile, many with perfect vision completely missed who He was. What spiritual blindness might be preventing you from experiencing the healing Jesus offers? Discover how faith opens eyes in ways physical sight never could.
Dying Moments Meet Living Faith
How far would you go to touch Jesus? In Matthew 9, a desperate woman crawled through crowds despite bleeding for 12 years, while a grieving father defied his religious training to seek a miracle. Their desperate faith led to extraordinary encounters. The truth? You can have as much Jesus as you want, but never more than you pursue. Are you content being a spectator, or are you reaching for the hem of His garment?
Mourning What God Celebrates
Are you mourning what God is celebrating? Jesus compared His presence to a wedding feast—a time for joy, not fasting! When God shows up, everything changes. The old wineskins of religion can't contain the new wine of His Spirit. What old patterns are keeping you from experiencing the fullness of His kingdom?
When God’s Grace Offends God’s People
When Jesus said 'Follow me,' Matthew left everything behind without hesitation. What would you leave behind to follow Jesus today? At the kingdom table, Jesus honors those society rejects. Are you creating barriers or building bridges to His presence? Discover what it truly means to choose mercy over sacrifice and find your place at the table where everyone belongs.
Forgiving Sins or Healing Flesh
In Matthew 9:1-8, Jesus returns to Capernaum and heals a paralyzed man, but not before addressing his sins. This story highlights the importance of true friendship, as the man's friends brought him to Jesus. It also shows that Jesus prioritizes spiritual healing over physical symptoms, challenging religious systems that limit God's mercy. The crowd reacts with awe, while religious leaders resist. The passage encourages us to seek both spiritual and physical healing and to bring others to Jesus for true transformation.
Being Disgusted With God
What if the scariest thing God could do isn't punish you, but simply leave? The Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart after He disrupted their economy, and He did—without argument. Are there areas in your life where you're subtly asking Jesus to leave? Do you want His healing without His lordship? His blessings without His presence? There is no freedom without surrender.
A Good Word
Our brains naturally cling to negative words, but what if we could rewire them with something more powerful? The same voice that healed lepers, calmed storms, and drove out demons with just a word is still speaking today. What word do you need from Jesus right now? Healing? Direction? Peace? His authority hasn't diminished - but are we positioned to hear it?
The Day They Sent God Away
Would you rather have pigs and demons or freedom and Jesus? The people of Gadara made their choice when Jesus disrupted their comfort. What areas of your life are you protecting from His transformative touch? Sometimes our greatest blessings require our greatest disruptions.
The Son of God and the Demons
Even demons immediately recognized Jesus as the Son of God, while His disciples were still figuring it out. What about you? Have you truly crowned Jesus as King over your finances, relationships, and daily decisions? Or are you still treating Him like a genie who grants wishes? Discover the life-changing power of recognizing Jesus' authority in every area of your life.
The Creation Hears and Obeys
When storms rage in your life, do you panic or rest in peace? Demons, diseases, and even wind and waves immediately obey Jesus - yet we often resist His simple commands. What if the chaos in your life could be calmed through simple obedience? Discover how God brings divine order to our chaotic world through the powerful story of Jesus calming the storm.
When Words Mean Nothing
When Jesus said He had 'no place to lay His head,' He wasn't complaining about homelessness—He was declaring His mission wasn't about settling into religious comfort zones. Are you trying to fit Jesus into your plans, or are you willing to follow Him wherever He leads? The kingdom of God operates on urgency, not convenience.Is your faith active or idle? Jesus didn't just heal in synagogues—He entered homes and touched fevers. The Kingdom of God moves in both spotlights and shadows. Are you following Jesus in public AND private? Discover how intimate moments with Jesus reveal the true nature of God's Kingdom in action.