A lame man from birth was taken to the temple gate called Beautiful, to beg everyday until he had an encounter with Peter and John that changed his life forever.

As parents we sometimes need to put a child into time out. Not out of spite or to make the child sad but to make it a teachable moment. So is the case with God when he puts us in naughty corner. He wants to teach us to grow.

We renew our strength by waiting on God because in his presence is fullness of joy which gives us strength.

God says in his word "“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

So let's come forward to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy

God calls us to see the new thing he is doing in our lives. Are we paying attention or are we distracted by our worries and cares?

Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he alive again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.

Are we ready to wait for our change to come?

John 11:1-43 tells of the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus. It's a story of obedience, trust, faith, love and life which is appropriate as we celebrate Easter

As for me and my household, the Lord will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth, and I shall know it.

The Lord wants to do a new thing but are we ready to step out?

It's important to understand the different types of pain, so we don't always ascribe it to the devil. Sometimes God permits us to go through pain as a test and other times we cause it for ourselves. Understanding pain, enables us address it effectively.

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. However are we willing to let go of our old treasures to make room for the new and hidden? Matthew 13:44