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Both Psalm 3 and 4 discuss sleeping - even sleeping when you are in the middle of an army of enemies camping all around you. How can we sleep better- does the Bible offer a miraculous way to get more rest? Well...yes and no. Today we talk about sleep and resting in Gentle Jesus.
Jesus was so meek and mild that children flocked to Him and normally repelled people like prostitutes, tax collectors and lepers all wanted to be with Him. But, Jesus does something in Luke 8 that absolutely terrifies the disciples and causes them to question everything about Him. What does Jesus do?
Jesus was rarely surprised by anything on earth, but when he encounters the great faith of a Roman Centurion, Jesus marvels and comments that He had never seen such great faith in the Jewish people. What made the Centurion's faith great, and how could he be full of faith and also humble?
How can we have an eternally successful life? Jesus gives us the key today. For any human to say what Jesus said - "Live your life doing exactly what I say and you will be eternally successful) would be ridiculous and audacious. But when the King of Kings says it- we should pay attention.
When faced with a man who is in a terrible need of immediate healing, Jesus does an astounding thing: instead of healing the man, Jesus FIRST forgives Him. Why would Jesus do something so unexpected, and what truth does this act shout to us? Also: How Jesus calls the unpopular and the sinful to follow Him.
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