Most everyone has heard the story of Jesus feeding a crowd of 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. It’s a great story about God’s provision, compassion and miracles. I have not heard of anyone, scholar or skeptic, who can dispute this event actually happened, especially since it was recorded in history by Matthew soon after the event took place. But there is another lesser known detail to this story. The disciples had asked Jesus to dismiss the crowds so they would go into town and get something to eat. In other words, tell them to leave. The people were hungry, they had been there all day, […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Come to Me, ALL of you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. – Jesus (Matthew 11:28) This is one of the most powerful and reassuring statements ever said. No condition required, no sin too great, no burden too big. Jesus says His yoke is easy. In 2006 Brian Welch, guitarist for the heavy metal band, Korn, and heavy drug addict, walked away from a $23 million contract in order to follow Jesus – all because of the promise of this verse. He now has “Matthew 11:28” tattooed on his neck. “I didn’t know how to get sober. No one could help me. […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Jesus performed many miracles in his time, but the miracles were not intended for believers. They were to help them believe. As Christians today, we sometimes expect miracles as a sign of our faith. I first thought about listing some of the miracles I have experienced in my lifetime, but then I realized it is easy for me to see God’s wonders in the world because I believe. But what about miracles for the non-believer, to help them believe? That list was harder for me to come up with. Jesus still performs miracles today, but it is often through his faithful servants that these miracles are shown. Here are a few miracles […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Jesus heals what others cannot – our hurts, our regrets, our sins, our fears. If Jesus is who he said he was, then his words and actions as recorded in the Bible are what truly matters, and not the rambling and conflicting noise we hear on tv or the news or other self-proclaimed experts. It’s a confusing world out there. If I were not strong in my faith, strongly rooted in the things I have seen and known to be true over the years, I too could be a very conflicted person. I started writing this series at the beginning of this year to focus […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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