Restoration is real

(Today's SoulSnack is sequential to Wednesday's Losing sight of Jesus. It is drawn from John 21:15-19. ) Christianity is 'hard work', at times 'mighty, mighty hard work'.
(Today's SoulSnack is sequential to Wednesday's Losing sight of Jesus. It is drawn from John 21:15-19. ) Christianity is 'hard work', at times 'mighty, mighty hard work'.
John's Gospel carries fresh insights the other three gospels do not contain. This is one.
It is utter nonsense that the dead can be raised. THE battle for belief is perennial. Likewise, Jesus' apostles joined hands in and with disbelief.
That first Good Friday silenced the Father. How broken was He? The Bible does not explain.
Smelling the daisies, beholding the oaks or resting among the birds would not be for Jesus in this garden. Gethsemane is His gateway to decision.
Predictions and Old Testament prophecies echo, these are most familiar to the throng. Jesus parades before His people. A great crowd gathers for it is the Passover Feast.
New Zealand is rather affectionately named The Shaky Isles. Why, no doubt you wonder? With over 14000 earthquakes per annum the eptithet is well deserved.
It appears that the desire for virtue by men and women may have been stronger in bygone seasons. History records their unusual pursuits, reflections and affections.
There exists no other doorway into the appraisal of things spiritual than a grace given capacity. There is no casual Holy Spirit gift for discernment.
You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to You.