Andrew Heegeman

using what we know

It is very interesting that Jesus makes Peter go fishing just to get some money. The disciples did carry money infact judas was the treasurer who often stole from the treasury. Even if Judas wasn't around…

Matthew 17:27 (NLT)

you can't handle the truth

In Matthew chapter 8 Jesus continues to use his awesome power and authority to do many miracles. The miracles seem like wonder blessings to us now but how scary they could have been to the people who…

Matthew 8:34 (NLT)

all things possible

As we life this life there are so many things that cause us fear and anxiety. In this verse we learn that Jesus has given us authority over those things. When we are with Christ we can over come the fear…

Luke 10:19 (NLT)

Poor in spirit

Blessed are those who are poor in spirit. This verse stands out to me but what exactly does it mean to be poor in spirit? I know what it is like to be poor. I always thought that is what this verse was…

Matthew 5:3 (NLT)

3 steps

This story demonstrates the three most important parts of being a follower of Jesus. First of all the followers came to John, in our life coming to Jesus is very important because it shows obedience.…

Matthew 3:6 (NLT)

weeding and seeding

When I think about this parable I realize that I have been all of these different types of soil in my life. I am Gods servant and it is my job to take care of my own soil which is really my heart and…

Luke 8:4 (NLT)

save me Jesus

Jesus's purpose it laid out in the first chapter of the new testament. Yet most of the Jewish believers thought he would save them from the Romans but this says exactly what he did, he came to save people…

Matthew 1:21 (NLT)

temptation

It is interesting to me in this story the devil tempts Jesus 3 times and after the third time Jesus tell him to leave and he does. Jesus has the power to rebuke Satan he does it many times in the bible…

Matthew 4:11 (NLT)

life in ruins

How many of us feel that our life is in ruins? Sometimes I feel like I have tried to rebuild the wall hundreds of times but it getting done. We all struggle with sin and I know when I sin I feel disgraced.…

Nehemiah 2:17 (NLT)

anger

How many times do we let anger get the best of us? If we look deeper at at anger we find it is cause by people not fulfilling our expectations. When we get angry with God it is because we expected something…

Jonah 4:9 (NLT)

storms

It would be great to say that walking with God is easy and following his instructions comes naturally but it doesn't. Jonah found that out first hand. How many times in our own life have we sinned out…

Jonah 1:16 (NLT)

persistence

Have you ever had a young brother or sister who wants something from you? They follow you around repeating everything you do. They are very persistent and eventually they get what they want. Elijah is…

2 Kings 2:9 (NLT)

God first, me second

Here we find one of Gods basic principles that we find throughout the bible. Trust God with the first fruits and we will provide. This widow is being tested, she has to trust that if she cooks her last…

1 Kings 17:13 (NLT)

unaddressed sin

David sins, David sins again to cover up his first sin. David in refusing to set his pride aside and own up to his first sin causes a web of lies to form. If God didn't address david's sin, the web would…

2 Samuel 12:10 (NLT)

wants vs needs

God decided to give them a king because they wanted one not because it was best for them. They complained and whined and eventually got what they wanted. Does God predestine our futures or do we have…

1 Samuel 10:19 (NLT)

the significant insignificant

God always uses the insignificant to do the significant things. From the smallest tribe and the least of the family God raises a king to save Israel from the philistines. How often in my life do I hear…

1 Samuel 9:21 (NLT)

priests

I am very grateful for this verse because what was once set aside for the Levites, God has now opened up for the ones he has called. Being a priest is such a high honor and now it has been opened up to…

1 Samuel 2:30 (NLT)

Pouring out

Hannah had so much pain and anguish that she held onto for many years. She poured out her soul to the Lord trusting him to take care of it. We always talk about stewarding the blessings of the Lord, giving…

1 Samuel 1:18 (NLT)

under our feet

I have noticed God teaching me recently about stewardship. This verse stands out to me because we don't own anything, everything belongs to God and we steward it for him. Ever since the beginning of time…

Joshua 1:3 (NLT)

God's word

I find this verse so interesting because after many years of speaking with Moses directly, God says no more direct contact. Was God sick of the disobedience? Was he fed up with Moses standing up for his…

Numbers 27:21 (NLT)

Good Planning and Hard work

As simple as this verse sounds society still wants to take the shortcuts to success. Instead of the diligence that is spoke of in this verse. Some of make plans but they fail because of our lack of will.…

Proverbs 20:4 (NLT), Proverbs 20:18 (NLT), Proverbs 21:5 (NLT)

trust

Potiphar trusted Joseph with everything in his household, just like God trusts us with everything in his. We don't as good of care as Joseph did. I need to change my perspective to the fact that everything…

Genesis 39:8 (NLT)

blessings

In modern culture we have gotten to wrapped up in what blessings we receive from the lord instead of what we can do for him. It does sound weird thinking we can bless the lord. I think what the lord really…

caught in their own traps

I know by the psalms that David was very scared and had a lot of enemies. I realize from this verse that many wounds are self inflicted. How many times was David caught by his own traps? I am sure plenty,…

Psalm 5:10 (NLT)

Waiting Game

As I read chapter 8 I can see God teaching patience. 40 days of rain the 150 days then another week and another week... It always seems like everyone is taught patience nobody is just born that way. It…

Genesis 8:9 (NLT)