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
Christian Living
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
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
Our Place in God through Jesus: (4) Power
"I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!" (Philippians 3.10-11 NLT). God's ways are definitely not our ways (Isaiah 55.8-9). One would think to gain Power, we would have to fight for it. Read more. Meditate … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (4) Power
Our Place in God through Jesus: (3) Promise
"For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory" (2 Corinthians 1.20 NLT). Now that we know our Position in God as His Children and we have gained an understanding of our Purpose, we can now focus on the Promise God gives us to achieve all that He has planned. … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (3) Promise
Our Place in God through Jesus: (2) Purpose
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8.28 NKJV). Now that we understand our Position in God, we can examine our Purpose in God. To have a Purpose on earth is vital to our daily living. The Bible says that if we don't have a vision for our lives, we (our destinies) will perish. … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (2) Purpose
