Steve's hope

GOD sets the example,as a Good Father,in Loving us and Guiding us,His children,to dwell in His Love by bearing 'fruit'.

Paul encouraged Christian's to be assured that God supports His Children as we are His heirs(to the Kingdom of heaven )*

Psalms 63 is a prayer of acknowledgment and thanks for God's protective care when he was fleeing in the Wilderness from King Saul..When we need assurance,this prayer prayed in sincerity will touch the giving heart of the Lord

Jesus's uses parables or word pictures to touch the hearts of his audience..and He always spoke using simple words so His audience would understand and grow in God..

Jesus was careful to observe all festivals as commanded in the law of Moses affecting all Jews..He taught,that festival day in the Temple causing a stir..

Jesus is handed the Isaiah Scroll and Reads from 61st chapter.It prophesied of His Ministry and It's Liberating and Healing Power..

Jesus,being led by the Holy Spirit,into the wilderness,was approached by Satan.The devil sought,by temptation,as he knew Jesus was physically weakened from fasting ,to deter Jesus from fulfilling His purpose, the redemption of mankind thru the Cross..

Jesus calms the storm and heals a demon-infested man.

Jesus travelled through Samaria and while there Spoke to a Samaritan Woman about 'receiving Living Water'..

The Psalmist is contrasting the course of the UNBELIEVERS to the Faithfulness of God to those that honor Him and His Rewards to His Faithful