Be Quiet Before God and Draw Near to Him – Reflection on James 4:8

Today’s Gospel Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. – James 4:8 Reflection As Christians, we should often quiet our hearts before God and get close to Him—this is the way to maintain a normal relationship with God. When we are willing to come before God and pray to Him with […]

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Grasp the Principles of Discerning False – Reflection on Matthew 24:24

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:24 Jesus predicted that false Christs and false prophets would deceive people in the last days. The Lord Jesus also clearly prophesied many times that He […]

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How to Enter Into True Prayer – Gospel Reflection on Matthew 26:39

Today’s Gospel And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will. – Matthew 26:39 Reflection On seeing this verse, I cannot help thinking of a passage I read […]

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Love of God – Everlasting Life – Gospel Reflection on John 3:16

Today’s Gospel Reflection For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16 From this verse, I can appreciate God’s love for us and His will for the salvation of us. When I first believed in Jesus, […]

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God Asks Us to Forgive Others – Reflection on Matthew 18:21-22

Today’s Gospel Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus said to him, I say not to you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. – Matthew 18:21-22 Reflection I’ve read this verse many times, but what I […]

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Five Loaves and Two Fishes – Gospel Reflection on John 6:11

Today’s Gospel And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. – John 6:11 Reflection The Bible records the Lord Jesus’ miracle of feeding five thousand people with five […]

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God’s Word Can Resurrect a Dead Man – Gospel Reflection on John 11:43-44

Today’s Gospel And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them, Loose him, and let him go. -John 11:43-44 Reflection The resurrection of […]

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Always Ready For the Coming of the Son of Man – Gospel Reflection on Matthew 24:44

Today’s Gospel Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes. – Matthew 24:44 Reflection Two thousand years ago, the Lord Jesus said, “Behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 3:11). All those who truly believe in the Lord have been longing for the Lord to return […]

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