Jesus “steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51), or as the Living Bible says, “he moved steadily onward …” There is something very enriching and encouraging that, like Jesus, there are times in all of our lives when it becomes fully evident that “This is what I must do.” God is calling us to “set our face to go.” Jesus had a task before Him, and that task was the ultimate purpose of His coming to this earth. It was compelling and it was completed. He “set his

“‘This is wonderful stuff!’ he said. ‘You’re different from most. Usually a host uses the best wine first, and afterwards, when everyone is full and doesn’t care, then he brings out the less expensive brands. But you have kept the best for the last!’” John 2:10 Living Bible The first miracle that Jesus performed was at a wedding. You recall, the wine ran out and it appeared that the glad celebration would end in great embarrassment, but Jesus was there and He mastered the sit

I have never attempted to write exclusively on the holiness of God or even preach an entire sermon on that subject. I believe it but feel it is beyond me to do that adequately. Therefore, I quote R. C. Sproul for support. He said, “Holiness is not just an attribute, it is God’s very essence.” I stand in awe not only of Him, but even to attempt to describe Him in His absolute holiness may be beyond me. We try to see Him, “… the high and holy One … he who lives forever, who