Meeting with God Radio

In Luke 10:38–42, Jesus gently redirects a distracted heart toward what truly matters. Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights the call to prioritize Jesus above all else—learning to sit at His feet, be shaped by His words, and let some things go undone. A life centered on Christ flows from grace, not pressure, and serves others out of overflow rather than exhaustion. When we choose the one thing that canno...

Jesus presses beyond theory and into the reality of how we actually love people. In Luke 10:25–37, Pastor Luke calls us to reject self-justifying limits and instead embrace a love that crosses boundaries and costs us something. This kind of love is chosen, deliberate, and shaped by mercy. When we begin to love this way, it reveals a heart that is being formed by the compassion of Christ.

In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus challenges a narrow view of love through the parable of the Good Samaritan. Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights that the quality of our love matters deeply to God, calling us to extend compassion beyond boundaries and toward those we might naturally overlook. True love is not convenient or selective—it is intentional, sacrificial, and active. In redefining what it means to love o...

To encounter Emmanuel is to be invited into something deeply personal and profoundly humbling. In Luke 10:21–24, Pastor Luke draws attention to how God reveals Himself to those who come with childlike faith, not self-sufficiency. The presence of Jesus confronts pride and invites trust, opening our eyes to what many longed to see but never experienced. The question is not just what has been reveale...

In Luke 10:21–24, Jesus rejoices in the Spirit, celebrating the Father’s gracious plan to reveal Himself not to the proud but to the humble. Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights how Emmanuel—God with us—makes known the heart of God and invites us into a personal relationship with the Father through the Son. This revelation is both a gift of grace and a window into the Triune nature of God. How we respond...

The success of ministry can stir real joy, but Jesus calls us to anchor our hearts in something deeper. In Luke 10:17–20, Pastor Luke helps us see that while fruitfulness, spiritual authority, and kingdom victory are worth celebrating, they are not the foundation of our joy. True, lasting joy is rooted in our secure identity in Christ and our eternal home with Him. When that becomes central, our j...

Joy fills the hearts of the disciples as they return from ministry, amazed at what Jesus has done through them. In Luke 10:17–20, Pastor Luke Ahrens points to the joy of seeing ministry fruit, witnessing the unfolding victory of God’s kingdom, and experiencing Christ’s authority over the powers of darkness. Yet Jesus gently redirects their celebration to something even greater. The deepest and mos...

The mission of Jesus continues wherever His people are willing to go. In Luke 10:1–16, Pastor Luke shows how Christ prepares His followers for the realities of gospel ministry. The harvest requires multiplication, the work demands deep dependence on God, and the message will be received in very different ways. Faithful disciples step into the mission with courage, trusting that the Lord of the har...

The mission of Jesus has not ended; it has been entrusted to His followers. In Luke 10:1–16, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights Christ sending His disciples into the harvest and calling them to pray for multiplication, walk in dependence on God, and faithfully proclaim the kingdom. The work will always feel bigger than our resources and often carry real risk. Yet Jesus calls His people to go forward wi...

Following Jesus brings a moment of decision. In Luke 9:57–62, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights three encounters where Jesus exposes hesitation, divided priorities, and the temptation to look back. The call of Christ invites us to count the cost and place His kingdom above every competing claim. True discipleship begins when our allegiance to Jesus becomes our highest priority.

Following Jesus always brings the moment of decision. In Luke 9:57–62, Pastor Luke Ahrens draws attention to three encounters where Christ calls would-be disciples to face the true cost of the kingdom. The invitation is clear: count the cost, pursue Christ’s mission, and leave the past behind. When Jesus calls, the time to respond is now.

Even sincere ministry can drift when the heart loses its bearings. In Luke 9:43–56, Pastor Luke Ahrens shows how Jesus patiently corrects the disciples as pride, rivalry, and impatience surface along the road to Jerusalem. Each moment exposes a pitfall and opens the door to a grace that reflects the heart of Christ. As Jesus reshapes our thinking, ministry becomes less about proving ourselves and...

Ministry reveals the heart as much as it serves the mission. In Luke 9:43–56, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on how Jesus patiently leads His disciples away from pride, rivalry, and impatience toward humility, unity, and grace. Their struggles become opportunities for deeper understanding of the gospel and a clearer picture of Christlike leadership. When Jesus reshapes our hearts, ministry pitfalls b...

A crisis of faith often exposes where we have been relying on ourselves. In Luke 9:37–43, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on the moment when human effort fails and the authority of Jesus becomes the only hope. The desperate father, the struggling disciples, and the astonished crowd all point to the same truth. When darkness presses in and strength runs out, faith learns to cling to Christ who holds al...

Faith can falter when the struggle feels overwhelming. In Luke 9:37–43, Pastor Luke Ahrens points to a desperate father, failing disciples, and a Savior whose authority silences darkness and restores hope. This moment calls us to see Jesus clearly and to run to Him when our strength and efforts come up short. When Christ’s authority becomes real to the heart, faith rises again and clings to Him.

Glory changes the way we see everything. In Luke 9:28–36, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on the moment when the Father reveals the true identity of Jesus and calls the disciples to listen to Him. Revelation awakens faith and reshapes the heart of those who encounter Christ’s majesty. Those who truly see His glory begin to follow Him with deeper attentiveness and trust.

Some moments pull back the curtain and reveal who Jesus truly is. In Luke 9:28–36, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on the mountaintop where Christ’s glory shines and the Father’s voice calls His disciples to listen to the Son. Without God’s revelation we remain confused about Jesus, but seeing His true identity reshapes the heart of a disciple. Those changed by His glory learn to listen closely and fo...

The path of discipleship always comes with a choice. In Luke 9:23–27, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on Jesus’ call to take up the cross and follow Him with wholehearted surrender. The value of the kingdom forces us to consider what we are holding onto and what we are willing to release. True life is discovered when we entrust ourselves fully to Christ.

Following Jesus turns on a single decisive issue. In Luke 9:23–27, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights Christ’s call to deny ourselves, take up the cross daily, and walk the path of total surrender. Jesus presses us to weigh the value of gaining the world against the cost of losing our souls. Each person must decide whether to hold onto life or entrust it fully to the Savior.

A clear conviction about Jesus anchors the whole of life. In Luke 9:18–22, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights the moment Peter confesses Christ and Jesus reveals the suffering, death, and resurrection at the heart of the gospel. This conviction must stand firm even when culture shifts, opinions multiply, and opposition rises. When the truth about Jesus settles deeply in the heart, faith gains both cour...

Everything turns on how you answer one question. In Luke 9:18–22, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on Jesus asking His disciples what others think and then pressing the deeper question: “Who do you say that I am?” A true conviction about Christ must rise above shifting opinions and clearly embrace both His identity and His saving work. When this conviction weakens, faith drifts and the gospel loses its...

Our limitations often become the place where Jesus reveals who He truly is. In Luke 9:10–17, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights how a moment of scarcity becomes a lesson in trust as Christ multiplies what little the disciples bring to Him. The miracle invites us to reconsider both the power of Jesus and the depth of our dependence on Him. When we withdraw to be with Christ, our assumptions fade and our...

Jesus often overturns the assumptions we bring to Him. In Luke 9:10–17, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on how a hungry crowd and a small meal become the setting for a miracle that reveals something far greater about Christ. The feeding of the five thousand invites us to see how Jesus uses ordinary needs to point toward eternal realities and His unmatched power to provide. Moments like these press a d...

Gospel ministry expands when disciples move from watching to participating. In Luke 9:1–9, Pastor Luke Ahrens reflects on how Jesus entrusted His followers with real authority, practical instruction, and the courage to step into the mission. As they went out proclaiming the kingdom, the impact rippled through villages and raised a pressing question in many hearts. Multiplication in ministry happen...

The mission of Jesus grows through multiplication. In Luke 9:1–9, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights how Jesus trained His disciples by modeling the gospel mission, inviting them into it, and sending them out with real responsibility. As they proclaimed the kingdom and served in His power, the message spread and curiosity about Jesus began to rise. Gospel multiplication leads more hearts to ask the mos...