Storm

Written by Eric Reynolds

Are you waiting on God for something? Let us pray for you.

For this devotional, please read John 6

When evening came…

We all experience “evenings”, times when the sun goes down and things get dark. We grow tired of working, always working, and there seems to be no rest. Hope fades as the darkness grows.

…his disciples went down to the lake

The lake in this case is Lake Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. It’s shaped like a harp, five miles wide and ten miles long, located in North Israel.

…where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum.

Celebrating Spiritual Birthdays

BY SUSAN

One of the biggest days for parents of young children is their child’s birthday! All over the country, moms go to great lengths to celebrate in a fitting way. One mom rents a clown, another a horse and buggy, yet another a restaurant complete with games and food. Cupcakes or cakes are often spectacular and gift bags beautifully arranged. Even moms (often older, more exhausted, and wiser ones!) who do not go to great lengths still celebrate their child. It’s a rare parent who forgets or ignores this special day. And usually this day is shared with lots of friends and certainly remembered by relatives. It’s an important day. It’s a genuine celebration of one of God’s most precious gifts — our child.

But there’s an even more significant birthday celebration. It’s the day our child asks Jesus to come into his or her heart. Too often, this day is noticed and a parent rejoices, but rarely is this good news shared with others. Oh, how it needs to be!