Good Morning Church,On next Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:30pm, I will host a group, using the Zoom app. I’m calling this a LifeGroup. This group will be approximately thirty minutes long and will focus on two things: a discussion of the daily devotions and a prayer time. I don’t know if it will be permanent. I will take it on a weekly basis and see how it goes.  If you would like to join this group go...  Read More

MondayApril 27, 2020Psalm 42Put Your Hope in GodThe Psalmist was despondent because he was separated from Jerusalem and not able to publicly worship God. He was experiencing a spiritual depression that some describe as “a dark night of the soul.”He describes his soul as downcast and disturbed. He feels God has forgotten him. He is in mourning. He is oppressed by his enemy. He is taunted by his ene...  Read More

FridayApril 24, 2020John 21:20-23What About Him?After Christ called Peter to follow him, Peter noticed “the disciple whom Jesus loved” following them. This was probably John.Peter, referring to John, asked Jesus, “What about him?” (21:21).Herschel Hobbs, commenting on Christ’s answer to Peter said, “In simple terms Jesus said that what was to happen to John was none of Peter’s business…Peter had a...  Read More

Good Morning Church, In John 21:19 Christ called Peter to “Follow me.”In Matthew 4:19, we see Jesus issued this same call to Peter and his brother, Andrew. This was the very beginning of Christ’s ministry. This was the first time Christ met Peter and Andrew.“Follow me” was Christ’s consistent call to Peter.“Follow me” is still Christ’s call to us today.“Follow me” is our primary calling in life.“F...  Read More

WednesdayApril 22, 2020John 21:18-19Going Where You Do Not Want To GoThe resurrected Jesus told Peter that when he is old someone else will, “…lead you where you do not want to go.” (21:18)I believe Jesus referred to death from crucifixion, by which Peter would die. One commentator said, “…he would stretch out his hands preparatory to being crucified and another would gird him and carry him out to...  Read More

TuesdayApril 21, 2020John 21:15-17Fulfill Your CallingWhen the resurrected Christ appeared to Peter he gave Peter an assignment. He told Peter to “Feed my lambs” (21:15), “Take care of my sheep” (21:16) and “Feed my sheep” (21:17).I don’t think there is a distinction between each of these. I agree with the commentator who wrote, “The point is that Jesus called Peter to shepherding rather than fish...  Read More

MondayApril 20, 2020John 21:15-23Love JesusJesus asked Peter a question. “Simon, son of John, do you truly love me more than these?”Much has been written about what Jesus meant by “these.” I think Jesus was simply asking if Peter loved him more than anything else.I believe Jesus is asking us the same question today.“Do you truly love me more than these?”What is your answer?Expecting God’s Best,Bro...  Read More