Why Jesus – Day 18 Today’s Devotional The Tree of Life represents Jesus. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil represents free will, because what God created was good and that was our normal standard. We wouldn't know anything different besides just good. But if we were to be exposed to evil, then we would be able to differentiate between good and evil. Now we … [Read more...] about Tree of Life
Why Jesus
Eternal Life
Why Jesus – Day 17 Today’s Devotional Hell is the absence of God. Heaven is the Presence of God. God wants all His children to be with Him in Heaven. If we do not believe upon Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, then we are separated from God. If we accept Jesus as our LORD and Savior, then we are saved from our sins and we have the righteousness of Christ. Because of our … [Read more...] about Eternal Life
What is Heaven and How Can We Have It?
Why Jesus – Day 16 Today’s Devotional Although I do believe there really was a Garden of Eden on this Earth, the word Eden is representative of Heaven because Eden means Paradise. And Paradise is the Presence of God, which is Heaven. So, when time first began, we were with God in Heaven, because we had no shame and no sin. And of course, the fall happened through Adam … [Read more...] about What is Heaven and How Can We Have It?
Righteous Judge
Why Jesus – Day 15 Today’s Devotional God is a Righteous Judge. Why do we need Jesus Christ? Why do we need God in the flesh to come to this earth and die for our sins? All of us sin and fall short of the glory of God. By justice alone, we do not deserve to be with God. Because God loves us and does not twist justice, He implemented a salvation plan--taking our sinful life … [Read more...] about Righteous Judge
Forsaken for Our Sake
Why Jesus – Day 14 Today’s Devotional When Jesus was at the Garden of Gethsemane, He asked God to take this cup from Him. But then He said whatever your will is, I will do it. He was about to take the world's sin and yes, it would be painful. Jesus took sin and was separated from God. On the cross, Jesus allowed Himself to be forsaken, so that you and I would never be … [Read more...] about Forsaken for Our Sake
Our High Priest
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
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
