Two people stood out to me today in Luke 18.  The tax collector and the blind beggar.  Both had a completely clear and realistic picture and awareness of their need.  Both recognized that the answer to their need was JESUS.  Both cried out to Jesus for mercy.  Both were compared to the righteous who thought too much of themselves...

When the disciples asked Jesus what they could do to increase their faith, his response was essentially to stay in touch with the reality of who we are in relationship to God.  We are his servants, and we must remain humble and grateful for what He has done for us.  Immediately following that exchange Jesus heals 10 lepers … just heals them … pours...

Reading in Genesis today about Joseph and his journey from favorite son, to slave, to prisoner, to favored leader … I was impressed with the phrase that is repeated several times concerning Joseph, “The Lord was with Joseph …”.  After he has interpreted the dream and given counsel, Pharaoh asks, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?”

I am so grateful today for the grace of God in Jesus Christ that assures forgiveness for “lawless deeds”.  Romans lays out the reality that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”, but it doesn’t leave us there!  We hold fast to the hope that is found in the forgiveness that comes by Grace through Jesus Christ.  Today, if you have accepted the grace in Jesus Christ, take some moments to...