Over the next few blogs we’re going to look at some of the resources Jesus used to manage His stress. There are many more in All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go. One stress management technique that Jesus used was His trust in the Father. 1 Peter 2:23 says, “When they hurled their insults at
Read MoreEven Jesus experienced symptoms of stress. Look what Luke 22:44 says, “Being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” Look what Jesus went through for us. What does this verse say to you about spirituality and stress symptoms? Why do people so often think
Read MoreLet’s prepare our hearts, thinking about what Jesus went through for us. John 19:37: As another scripture says, “They will look on the one they have pierced.” This is a quotation from Zech 12:10, “…They will look on me, the one they have pierced…” Some things you can do today with God’s name: Jesus was
Read MoreGod’s Name of the Day: The Christ of God, the Chosen One Luke 23:35—The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” Some things you can do today with God’s name: The King James
Read MoreJohn 19:19—Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” He is also called: King of Israel in Matthew 27:42 and Mark 15:32 Some things you can do today with God’s name: Again we see Jesus’ humanity. People knew where He was raised. They knew
Read MoreMatthew 26:63—But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” Mark 14:61 calls Jesus, “The Christ, the Son of the Blessed One” (same scenario, different versions of the same story). Some things you can
Read MoreMatthew 26:25, 49—Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “Yes, it is you.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Rabbi is a title of great respect and honor, often used with great
Read MoreMatthew 24:45—Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? Some things you can do today with God’s name: How is Jesus a master? Think about what that means? What kind of a master
Read MoreMatthew 24:27—For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Some things you can do today with God’s name: The title “Son of Man” is used in the Old Testament (Psalm 80:17 and Daniel 7:13) as a title of the
Read MoreMatthew 22:41-42— While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. Some things you can do today with God’s name: Christ comes from the Greek word, “Christos,” meaning “Messiah or Anointed One.” Meditate on this name. Ask God
Read MoreMatthew 21:42—Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” Some things you can do today with God’s name: Capstone comes from the Greek word, “goinia” meaning angle. The cornerstone is used
Read MoreThis month, let’s prepare our hearts for Easter by looking at some of Jesus’ names as He was going to the cross. We’ll look at some of them from the gospels. My other blog, www.DailyNameofGod.com will have names from Isaiah 52 and 53 about Jesus. You might want to check those out too. God’s Name
Read MoreThink about Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. This is an amazing verse. Look at the seemingly oxymorons in this verse: The God of peace is the one who will crush Satan. Why doesn’t it say the “God of
Read MoreDid Jesus really have negative feelings? Matthew 26:36-38: “Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane,… and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’” Sometimes we think that we
Read MoreSuffering? No thanks. 1 Peter 2:21—To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps. Most of us would rather not have to suffer. Think about this verse. What is the Lord showing you today through it? We have a great article on suffering
Read MoreWhy should I forgive someone who has hurt me? Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Meditate on this verse. Ask the Lord to show you what He wants you to learn from it today. How did God forgive you? How much
Read MoreSong of Solomon 3:2—I searched for the one my heart loves. The book of Song of Solomon is a picture of our relationship with Jesus, our lover. I’m just starting to study this book in greater depth. I challenge you to study God’s love for you more. Is Jesus the one your heart loves? It’s
Read MoreYou are holy Col. 3:12—Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Let’s keep looking at Colossians 3:12. If you didn’t read the previous blog, you might want to go back and look at that. This verse says that you are holy. It doesn’t say
Read MoreYour perspective can change everything Hebrews 12:2a—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. What can you learn about how to handle your stress from the first part of verse 2? Take some time today to close your eyes and focus on Jesus. When we are in a hurry
Read MoreHow to de-stress your life Hebrews 12:1—Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. We’re going to look at Hebrews 12:1-3 for the next few
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