Intercession, Fellowship & Encouragement
May 5th is the official Liberation Day celebrated throughout the Netherlands, even though for many of it’s subjects, WWII did not end on May 5th 1945. And even though WWII officially came to an end on August 15th, many were to suffer yet many more years before they could start to live life in freedom. …
But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died. So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man.Just as everyone dies because we all belong to …
1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV) Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and WisdomFor the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Luke 24:6-7 (NIV)He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”
Mark 10:32-34 (NIV) Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time10:32-34pp — Mt 20:17-19; Lk 18:31-33They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. “We …
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. Now may the …
Good people pass away;the godly often die before their time.But no one seems to care or wonder why.No one seems to understandthat God is protecting them from the evil to come.For those who follow godly pathswill rest in peace when they die. Isaiah 57:1-2 (NLT)
Wishing all a blessed Pentecost and encouraging you to reach out in faith to the Holy Spirit and that you may be filled with Him! “But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going. Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve …
But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died. So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. Just as everyone dies because we all belong …
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside privately and told them what was going to happen to him.“Listen,” he said, “we’re going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die.Then …
In our NY wish of 2020 we expressed our anticipation for an era/decade of new opportunities, challenges, (personal) breakthroughs and much more. Simultaneously we sincerely drew focus to the One Who always has our backs in all the changes that lie ahead. Wishing for you to progress in all areas of your lives. Little did …
Jesus is the reason for the season People celebrate Christmas as the feast of light, the days getting longer again, on their way to Spring and Summer. Little do they know, let alone realise, that the true Light is to be found in Jesus Christ, the Light that came into the world to save mankind …
Psalms 37:23-24 (NLT)The LORD directs the steps of the godly.He delights in every detail of their lives.Though they stumble, they will never fall,for the LORD holds them by the hand.
In this special time amidst a pandemic crisis rocking many off their feet, it is a great assurance to know that there is an Anchor to hold on to. This Anchor goes by the Name above all names: Jesus, the Christ. He was crucified, burried and rose on the third day, to live forevermore. Put …
Blessed Easter in this special time
Psalms 33:16-22 (NLT)The best-equipped army cannot save a king,nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory—for all its strength, it cannot save you.But the LORD watches over those who fear him,those who rely on his unfailing love.He rescues them from deathand keeps them alive in times …
Psalms 121 (NLT)A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there?My help comes from the LORD,who made heaven and earth!He will not let you stumble;the one who watches over you will not slumber.Indeed, he who watches over Israelnever slumbers or sleeps.The LORD himself watches over you!The LORD …
Following commentary is excerpted from Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Heb . 11:4-7. Here follow some illustrious examples of faith from the Old Testament. Abel brought a sacrifice of atonement from the firstlings of the flock, acknowledging himself a sinner who deserved to die, and only hoping for mercy through the great …
With 2020 freshly started we also enter into a new decade. A new era with new opportunities, challenges, (personal) breakthroughs and much more. In all the changes that lie ahead of us let us not forget the One Who always has our backs, guides us through His Spirit, corrects us and loves us with unconditional …
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT) If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way …