Jesus is speaking on many different aspects of being His disciples but He reveals to us that all of these distinct features are actually interrelated to one another.  They all impact and feed off of one another.  This is why it is so important that we continue being faithful followers.  If one area of our spiritual walk is suffering, it will affect other areas as well.  Conversely, the opposite principle is true as well.The post Connecting All The Dots (John 15 : 9-17) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus teaches His disciples about the one indispensable position necessary for being fruitful followers.  It is in maintaining unbroken fellowship with Him.  Out of our fellowship with Christ the fruit will flow.The post Being Fruitful Followers (John 15: 1-8) first appeared on The Oasis.

These words of Jesus to His disciples are so rich and full of meaning.  In the midst of all the trouble and turmoil surrounding them, they can find peace in Jesus.  This is true for us as well.  What an endowment we have through Jesus.The post The Legacy of Jesus (John 14:27 – 31) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus has reminded the disciples one last time that He is going back to the Father.  However, He is teaching them about the arrival of the Holy Spirit who will enable and empower them in the days ahead!  Instead of walking physically with Jesus they will now lean to walk spiritually through the Holy Spirit.The post Help Is Coming (John 14:15 – 31) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus’ focus here is on solidifying the disciples’ spiritual foundation.  They are beginning to succumb to the events happening around them.  Faith in Jesus enables us to rise above our circumstances.The post Jesus’ Words of Reassurance (John 14:1-14) first appeared on The Oasis.

While others are falling all around Him, Jesus is rising to the culmination of His earthly ministry. Surrounded by denial and betrayal is the one true rock, Jesus Christ.  If we want to be rock solid in life, we must follow Him.The post Seen For Who He Really Is (John 13:18-38) first appeared on The Oasis.

Jesus speaks about the power and authority of both His Word and His example.  When we allow both His Word and example to be the guide of our lives, we will be blessed and will enjoy abundant life.The post How One Attains Spiritual Prosperity (John 12:44 – 13:17) first appeared on The Oasis.

This account of Paul’s journey to Rome reminds us that God is in the minutest details of our lives and that He will see to it that we are protected and provided with what we need to do His will.  We are also reminded just how unique His will is for each of us and how we should embrace His plan for our lives rather than spurn it.The post Paul Finally Arrives In Rome (Acts 28:1-31) first appeared on The Oasis.

We encounter the many twists and turns as Paul sailed to Italy. His journey contains many great spiritual principles that will profit us today.  It is also a reminder that in each of life’s trials something spiritually beneficial can be gained from the experience.The post Paul’s Voyage to Rome (Acts 27:1-44) first appeared on The Oasis.

Following in the long line of opportunities God has granted Paul to share his testimony is Agrippa, the great grandson of Herod, the Great  (the ruler who sought to destroy any rival to his throne by murdering the children of Bethlehem).  Even in this meeting we are reminded of the futility of resisting or opposing God.  The only question remaining is “who is on the Lord’s side”?The post Paul’s Witness To Agrippa (Acts 26:1-32) first appeared on The Oasis.