"The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!" (v. 37) In Jesus' parable, after the master returns from his journey to find his servants...

"...how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!" (v. 13)In His teaching here about prayer, Jesus doesn't promise us that we will receive everything we think we want. But He does promise that we will receive what we need. And...

“Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” (v. 58) “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (v. 62) These statements from Jesus are challenging words for modern...

'Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain...

"Take nothing for the journey -- no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic." (v. 3) These are the instructions Jesus gave the 12 when He sent them out in His name. And yet how often do I worry or complain that I don't have all I need? Or... want? Jesus...

"Looking at his disciples, he said: 'Blessed are you who are poor...'"Many of Jesus gave up a lot to follow Him, such as those who left their boats and nets (their livelihood) on the shore and walked away. Some gave up everything to follow Jesus.What about you?What...