In Christ’s Grip

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Loving and Trusting God

Jesus says: My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father …

Christ Prays and Is Present

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Loving and Trusting God

You have received the Holy Spirit, and He lives within you….For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what the Spirit teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as He has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ. (1 John 2:27 NLT) This post is based on Mark 4:35-41 and builds on Immanuel: Ruler of …

Different Kinds of Storms

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Loving and Trusting God

The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide. Secure whatever harm betide (happens). Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land. A shelter in the time of storm. (From hymn by Vernon Charlesworth) This post is based on Mark 4:35-41 and builds on Immanuel: Ruler of the Waves; Jesus Get Us; Do You Still Have No Faith? Sherri’s Family …

Do You Still Have No Faith?

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Loving and Trusting God

My righteous one will live by faith….For we live by faith, not by sight….And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him….Jesus said to His disciples, Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? (Heb 10:38; 2 …

Jesus Gets Us

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Loving and Trusting God

Since God’s children are made of flesh and blood, God’s Son also became flesh and blood. Only as a human being could Jesus die and break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. In this way Christ set us free from slavery to the fear of dying. Jesus had to be made in every respect like …

Immanuel: Ruler of the Waves

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Loving and Trusting God

When evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took Christ along in the boat. There were also other boats with Him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a …

God Was Already There

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God

This is how God the Father showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Since God so loved us, we also ought to …

Love Takes Action

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Joy and Peace, Loving and Trusting God

This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one …

Resist the Devil

Bob RoaneCounseling, Jesus Christ, Wise living

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded….Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:7-10) Satan is God’s Defeated Foe William Gurnall (1616–1679) was an English pastor …

Gladness in Christ

Bob RoaneCounseling, Jesus Christ, Wise living

Sing to the LORD, you saints of His. Praise His holy name. For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me. O LORD, be my help. You turned my wailing into dancing. You removed my sackcloth …