"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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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
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
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
Nothing But the Blood
Why Jesus – Day 2 Today’s Devotional: Blood gets a bad reputation, but it is actually the life essence of a living thing. The fact that Jesus Christ would give His blood to redeem us is beautiful. Jesus' blood is a wonderful gift, providing for us the gift of salvation, forgiving our sins and giving us a relationship with God. This is the one who came by water and … [Read more...] about Nothing But the Blood
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
