"But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. There he waits until his enemies are humbled and made a footstool under his feet. For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy" (Hebrews 10.12-14 NLT). How can we possibly believe we have … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (8) Perfection
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Bread of Life
Why Jesus – Day 7 Today’s Devotional The Bible is full of metaphors, relaying spiritual truths in a way that we can understand. Jesus is the Bread of life, and He satisfies our longing for God! Bread is a staple, so it is significant. Jesus is saying He is our staple, our satisfaction. "Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, … [Read more...] about Bread of Life
Our Place in God through Jesus: (7) Peace
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (7) Peace
Our Place in God through Jesus: (6) Prosperity
Prosperity is a tricky word in Christian culture today. It almost seems like a bad word, but our Place in God is to Prosper -- growing, not decreasing. The question is that if we are not prospering in our resources, finances, relationships, spirituality, knowledge, character, love, faith, health, etc., how will we be a mighty force for the Kingdom of God and gain ground for His … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (6) Prosperity
Ambassadors
Why Jesus – Day 6 Today’s Devotional The word Apostle means Ambassador. The Roman Empire would use that as they would send out leaders or ambassadors to new territories to bring customs and cultures of the Roman Empire into those new places. Today, as Christians, we are called ambassadors for Jesus Christ, because we are bringing the light of Jesus into the darkness. Being an … [Read more...] about Ambassadors
Washed Feet
Why Jesus – Day 5 Today’s Devotional As you follow Jesus and do ministry your whole body is clean, because the blood of Jesus has cleansed you. But your feet will get dirty, meaning you will be exposed to suffering, heartache and evils of this world, as you are serving as the hands and feet of Jesus. As you serve and your feet get dirty, you need Jesus to clean your feet. … [Read more...] about Washed Feet
Our Place in God through Jesus: (5) Protection
"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10.28 NIV). God gives us the ultimate Protection: Through Jesus' Finished Work on the Cross, we have been reconciled back to God -- and no one can snatch us out of God's hands. Once we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our eternity with Him is sealed. A contract has been … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (5) Protection
The Free Gift
Why Jesus – Day 3 Today’s Devotional When we accept Jesus into our hearts, we are forgiven. All the ugliness, mistakes and sin in our lives are erased and gone. This is hard for us to understand in a deserving-based society. Forgiveness is a free gift of Jesus Christ. There is nothing we can do to earn it. The Bible says we all fall short of God's glory. When we are forgiven, … [Read more...] about The Free Gift
