It is said that humility is power under control. A dose of humility might have been a good thing for the Pharisees in this miracle involving the demon-posessed mute. The Pharisees, vaunted leaders of all things spiritual in Biblical Israel, were way off base, and it spoke volumes about where their heart was. Don't be a Pharisee. Stay humble. This miracle is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 9: 32-34.
Read MoreDon't walk in darkness. Jesus is there for you and you only need to call on Him just as the men do in this miracle. If you acknowledge your spiritual blindness, place your faith in Him, you'll experience the wonders of freedom and light in your life. Get all the details with this deep dive into this account of the miracle recorded in Matthew 9:27-31.
Read MoreIt may not be in our timing or the way we expect a prayer to be answered, but God is working in our best interest, so.....trust. This miracle, recorded in three of the Gospels, will help you reframe your expectations and provide insight into the value of trusting the Father. Joy and Terry will take this devotion from Mark 5:21-24 & 35-43.
Read MoreShe was coming from behind on many levels and had multiple reasons to fear, but this woman's faith drove her to step out into the unknown. This miracle will inspire you to have faith in Jesus' love and to trust in His faithfulness. Terry and Joy turn over the many layers in this one. Find this 14th miracle in Mark 5:25-34. It is also recorded in Matthew 9:20-22 and Luke 8:42-48.
Read MoreBelieve in the power of YOUR OWN Jesus story to change lives. In this devotional by the IF Team, one changed man is told by Jesus to tell his story far and wide — and what a story it is. Learn about this oversized miracle — terribly interesting, never "boaring" —and assess the hefty impact you think it might have had on the hearers. Then consider how you can be a preacher of the Word too. Open your Bible to the text we used, Mark 5:1-20, or one of the other Gospels in which it's recorded, Matt 8:28-33 or Luke 8:26-39.
Read MoreJesus slept peacefully while the storm raged, but the disciples were anxious. How could He sleep while their lives were imperiled? He was human and He was tired! But He heeded their cries for help, and He did so much more, giving meaning and value to the storm itself. Learn how our Saviour, once again, used circumstances at hand to draw out God's will and perfect plan for His people. This account is documented in Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25.
Read MoreWhat will Jesus do next? —the crowd murmurs... Ever upsetting the apple cart of Jewish Law, in Nain, our Savior does something that is an absolute no-no — and in this few minutes of chaos, He defines His whole ministry. Showing true sympathy for a citizen, not only widowed, but now childless, the perfect Son, Himself, is at once "sacrilegious and a "religious mystery." Our 100th video is a fitting tribute to Jesus' purpose and Intentional Faith's ministry, "Love God. Love People." From the Gospel of Luke 7:11-17
Read MoreNo Fear! Jesus was about His father's business while the religious leaders plotted His undoing. Jesus came to write the law on our hearts, not fulfill the law, and, through their withered hearts, they could never understand His mission. The IF Team's latest devotional explains how Jesus uses the miracle of healing a withered hand on the Sabbath to expose their hypocrisy and offer us a fearless life worth living. This miracle is recorded in Matt 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11.
Read MoreLook up! Don't be one to miss Jesus!! Faithful friends lowered the paralytic through the roof of a home, but Jesus used this act to expose His own full power. Could everyone see His awesomeness? If not, why? Open your Bibles to Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12 or Luke 5:17-26 with the IF Devotional Team and catch a glimpse of His glory!
Read MoreHow does your faith measure up? Jesus gushed about the faith of this petitioner. What made him remarkable? This story goes beyond the actual miracle performed and points directly to the work Jesus did on the cross. Watch and learn how #blessed we really are! Open your Bibles to Matthew 8:5-13 or Luke 7:1-10 and dive in.
Read MoreDo you feel unworthy? Do you hesitate to call on Jesus from a place of shame? Our devotional about the seventh of Jesus recorded miracles explores who Jesus is and what he was sent to do — upend the status quo. Let him upend your status quo. Grab you Bible and turn to Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45 or Luke 5:12-14.
Read More"If you say so..." Ever say that to God? Yes, we are ordinary people and we think we know better, but if we humble ourselves and trust Him, we may be surprised at what he'll do in our lives. In this devotional, Joy and Terry detail how the power and presence of Jesus and a willing heart can bring about the miraculous. Follow the example of Simon Peter, Isaiah, Moses, so many others whom God called and behold your bountiful life-giving existence. Read along in Luke 5: 1-11.
Read MoreJesus was, and is, the Word — the communication of God. And when he speaks, the demons react. See how this evening that caps off a Miraculous Jesus day fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah, "Himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses.” This night of miracles is chronicled in Matthew 8: 16-17, Mark 1:32-34 and Luke 4: 40-41.
Read MoreOur omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent God seeks out personal relationships with us. This simple story drawn in the Gospel of Luke details one such interaction. Let Joy and Terry paint this precious picture of Jesus for you in Intentional Faith's latest video about the fourth of Jesus' 37 Miracles as presented in Luke 4: 38-39.
Read MoreA crowd was gathered in the synagogue. "He spoke with authority," they said — and this was only the beginning. Let's dive into the details with Joy and Terry as they explore the unfolding scene where God reveals so much about His son. Open your Bible to Mark 1: 21-27 and Luke 4:31-36, and we'll get going!
Read MoreWe explore the depths of who Jesus is through His miracles. He performed AT LEAST 37 of them, and this encounter not only tells us about Jesus, but divulges much about ourselves as well. Enjoy and learn as Joy and Terry shine a light on one more facet of our Saviour. Do you identify with the dad in this passage? Can you push the red button and trust? Open your Bible to John 4:43-54, and let's find out!
Read MoreJesus tells us who He is through His miracles. Explore the awesome depth of our Saviour and His relationships with His people with Joy and Terry in this latest devotional based on the Gospel of John 2: 1-11.
Read MoreOn the occasion of the holy season of Easter, the Intentional Faith Devotional Team explores David's praises of the Lord in Psalm 103. Likely written in 1034, they point to the work Jesus would accomplish with His life, death, burial and resurrection
Read MoreThe Intentional Faith Devotional Team is going through the book of James. James is a challenging book, but so necessary and encouraging. So buckle in and join us! James 5:7-12.
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