Having Bible knowledge and understanding is great, however if the scriptures are not living and active in our lives, it is all in vain (Hebrews 4:12-13). The life application selections contain thoughts provoking, real life challenges that will prayerfully transform us to be more like Jesus in our spiritual journey. James 1:23-27 challenges us to not just merely listen or read the scriptures, it says “But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.” Do not miss your blessings my friends!
By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
The Battle Against Pride: A Call to Humility and Service
My friend, when you think of the word serving, what is your posture?
Is it self-glory, self-gain, or perhaps even complaint?
Satan, our enemy, promotes pride. And lead humanity to believe it is a strength
But Jesus calls His followers to win this battle through humility and service.
No matter what the enemy may have led you to believe, service is not weakness; it is evidence that Christ is truly living in you.
By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Seek, and You Will Find
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong?
I remember writing my first poem titled “A Nowhere Girl.” It came from a place of feeling rejected and unloved, wanting to be accepted by my family, my friends, even strangers. I felt confused, misplaced, and invisible. That was my reality then.
Years later, when I read that poem again, I didn’t recognize the girl who wrote it… so I burned it. Now, looking back, I wish I had kept it.
By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”
Jesus Served Others with Humility
My friend… Jesus, the Son of God, did not come to be served—
He came to serve.
He lived a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and love for others.
He did not seek recognition…
He did not seek elevation…
He chose service.
And as His disciples, we are called to follow that same example.
A true disciple does not strive to be seen,
but chooses to serve—even when no one is watching.
If we are honest, this is one of the most difficult tasks for a person to embody. Satan often attacks us through the part of our brain that releases dopamine.
We often thrive when we receive praise, compliments, honors, and recognition. Although this is not necessarily a bad thing, it becomes dangerous when we allow it to become the foundation of our identity and performance.
By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry
"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."
The Posture of Prayer
As I read this…
I find myself longing for those quiet moments with Jesus,
to simply be with Him and learn from Him.
Jesus constantly sought the Father through prayer,
showing complete dependence on God.
My friend, if Jesus needed to pray…
How much more do we?
My friend, the disciples did not ask Jesus how to preach.
They did not ask Him how to perform miracles…
They asked Him one thing:
“Lord… teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1)
Because they recognized there was something different—
something deeper—about the way Jesus communicated with the Father.
By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry
“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.”
As I read this passage, it becomes clear that I must know Jesus to say I believe in Him and to imitate Him. Yes, has he risen from the dead? Why?
So that you and I can be raised from the death sentence that Satan sets for each human soul who rejects God’s word, God is inviting his sheep back into his fold through Jesus Christ to lead them back to the tree of life.
This is why Jesus said in John 8:31:
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.”
My friend, it is impossible to imitate someone you do not know.
To live as Jesus lived, we must first know His teachings, understand His character, and follow His example.
By Annaika Dastine | Founder, Who Is This Jesus? Ministry
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
My friend, many paused last week to observe Good Friday.
But Good Friday is not just a moment in history.
It is a divine invitation.
This was a day when Satan made many believe all was lost.
that it was a defeat…
that it was over.
But my friend, what seemed like a sad and somber day
It was actually a joyful day!
The very day heaven declared victory!
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