Posts By: Les

“Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?”

The Twelve asked Jesus this question (Luke 13.23). His answer is surprising, in that He said that some who might be expected to be saved are not. Others (Gentiles) will come from the east and west and north and south and will enjoy the eternal kingdom of God. The New Testament answers the same question… Read more »

God is Judge

Psalm 75.7 reads: “But it is God who judges. He brings one down, He exalts another.” On reading these words, my mind goes to two prayers, one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament. Hannah prayed; “The Lord sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from… Read more »

Do whatever He tells you

These are the words of Mary to the servants at the wedding in Cana, the place of Jesus’ first miracle (John 2.5). Mary gave no more explanation. Perhaps she did not know precisely what her son would do. But this is the constant command to followers of Jesus Christ; “Do whatever He tells you.” Do… Read more »