Why Jesus – Day 13 Today’s Devotional A lot of times people think that being tempted is sin, but it's not. Even Jesus was tempted. We have an enemy who is constantly trying to bring us down and attack us. And he will tempt us with an array of things. But you don't have to be. We have a High Priest, Jesus, who has been tempted with every sin, and He understands our … [Read more...] about Our High Priest
Why Jesus
On Earning God’s Promises
Why Jesus – Day 12 Today’s Devotional A lot of people try to earn God's promises, thinking, "If I'm good enough, smart enough, read enough books, fill in the blank...or that I need to be whatever God needs me to be, then God will help." That is just not the truth. You cannot earn God's promises. We must lean on Christ alone to fulfill the promises God has for our lives. … [Read more...] about On Earning God’s Promises
God’s Vantage Point
Why Jesus – Day 11 Today’s Devotional If we are so busy that we don't sit and reflect on the spirit in us, we're going to go through life and never really understand where we're going and what's around us. Are we making an impact? Are we being obedient to what the Holy Spirit is saying? We really have to take moments every day to reflect on what we are doing. God knows the … [Read more...] about God’s Vantage Point
Faithful and True
Why Jesus – Day 10 Today’s Devotional The Rider on the White Horse in Revelation 19:11 is Jesus Christ. He is Faithful and True. A lot of people cannot understand why Jesus is Faithful and True especially in this world where we have so much pain, heartache and sin. But we have to remember that God is bringing His Kingdom into fruition ON this Earth. He wants His children to … [Read more...] about Faithful and True
Suffering Transformed into His Glory
Why Jesus – Day 9 Today’s Devotional Glory comes after suffering. Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the grave to the right hand side of God is the prime example of how God can transform suffering into His glory. "For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious … [Read more...] about Suffering Transformed into His Glory
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
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
