by Godloves.me | 26. November 2023
I had the privilege of growing up in a Christian family where I experienced the power of prayer. In my father’s business, there were about 50 employees who received a monthly salary. Due to massive competition from the Far East and increasing pressure from retailers, he suddenly found himself in a bad financial situation. My mother worked in the accounting department and she quickly realized what was about to happen. All of us children and our mom prayed every evening for God’s intervention. – Unexpectedly, my father received an offer to sell the company. It was the answer from God avoiding bankruptcy.
In the meantime, 55 years have passed and I have experienced many more miracles from God. There are times when we can talk to people about God. In many more situations it is worth talking to God about people’s problems. Often little to nothing happens immediately. But God hears our earnest prayer and acts as is best for us.
What is your experience with this?
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Matthew 19:14
Relevant Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15
by Godloves.me | 19. November 2023
«Ja, was ist das? Da kommt jemand!» Als ein Vater seinen Sohn von der Ferne sieht, rennt er ihm sofort mit offenen Armen entgegen. Noch bevor sein Sohn eine Entschuldigung vorbringen kann, umarmt und küsst er ihn: «Vater, ich habe gesündigt gegen den Himmel und vor dir. Ich bin es nicht mehr wert, dein Sohn zu sein!»
Sein Sohn bekennt ehrlich, dass er seinen Vater verlassen und verletzt hat. So sieht Umkehr aus.
Der verwahrloste, dreckige und stinkende Zustand seines Sohnes interessiert den Vater nicht. Er freut sich von ganzem Herzen über die Rückkehr seines Kindes und befiehlt seinen Knechten: «Bringt das beste Festgewand her und zieht es ihm an, und gebt ihm einen Ring an seine Hand und Schuhe an die Füsse.»
Statt mit Vorwürfen überhäuft der Vater den Sohn mit dem Ausdruck seiner Liebe.
Ich habe dich je und je geliebt.
Jeremia 31,3
Weil Gott dich so sehr liebt, empfängt er dich genauso mit offenen Armen! Egal, was war, egal, wie dreckig du bist. Er liebt dich, so wie du bist!
Bibeltext zum Thema: Lukas 15,11-32
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by Godloves.me | 19. November 2023
“Yes, what is it? Someone’s coming!” When a father sees his son approaching from a distance, he immediately runs to meet him with open arms. Even before his son can offer an apology, he embraces and kisses him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son!”
His son honestly confesses that he has abandoned and hurt his father. This is what repentance looks like.
That his son looks neglected, dirty and stinks is secondary to the father. He rejoices wholeheartedly in his child’s return and commands his servants, “Bring the best festive robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.”
Instead of holding things against him, the father showers the son with expressions of his love.
Because God loves you so much, he welcomes you just as much with open arms! No matter what happened in the past, no matter how much dirt you have accumulated. He loves you just the way you are!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Relevant Scripture: Luke 15,11-32
by Godloves.me | 12. November 2023
Imagine two disciples of Jesus are on their way to the village of Emmaus. They know Jesus well. They have been following him for three years.
Today they are sad because they have lost Jesus, he is dead. They talk about it and become more and more depressed. After a while, the resurrected Jesus suddenly joins the two. They do not recognize him.
Jesus asks them, “Why are you so sad?” The disciples tell him about Jesus’ death on the cross. Suddenly Jesus begins to explain to them from the Old Testament that this had to happen.
After some time, they reach Emmaus. It is already dark and the disciples invite Jesus to join them. Everyone sits at the table, Jesus takes the bread and gives thanks to God. He breaks it and distributes it to them.
Finally, they recognize him! “It is Jesus! He is alive!” What joy! Their sorrow is suddenly blown away.
Jesus’ resurrection gives me hope for life beyond death. What are you hoping for?
Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.
John 5:24
Relevant Scripture: Luke 24:1-20
by Godloves.me | 12. November 2023
Stell dir vor, zwei Jünger von Jesus sind unterwegs in ein Dorf. Die beiden kannten Jesus gut. Sie waren drei Jahre mit ihm unterwegs.
Heute sind sie traurig, weil sie Jesus verloren haben, er ist tot. Sie sprechen darüber und werden dabei immer bedrückter. Nach einer Weile gesellt sich plötzlich der auferstandene Jesus zu den beiden Jüngern. Sie erkennen ihn nicht.
Jesus fragt sie: «Warum seid ihr so traurig?» Die Jünger erzählen ihm von Jesus und seinem Tod am Kreuz. Plötzlich beginnt Jesus, ihnen aus dem Alten Testament zu erklären, dass das so geschehen musste.
Nach einiger Zeit erreichen sie das Dorf. Es ist bereits dunkel und die Jünger laden Jesus zu sich ein. Alle sitzen am Tisch, Jesus nimmt das Brot und dankt Gott. Er bricht es und teilt es an sie aus.
Daran erkennen sie ihn endlich! «Es ist Jesus! Er lebt!» Was für eine Freude! Ihre Trauer ist plötzlich weggeblasen.
Die Auferstehung von Jesus begründet meine Hoffnung auf Leben über den Tod hinaus. Worauf hoffst du?
Bibeltext zum Thema: Lukas 24,1-20
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