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
Our Place in God through Jesus: (10) Prize
"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3.13-14 NIV). We have an assignment on earth. Once we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior our life of … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (10) Prize
Our Place in God through Jesus: (9) Provision
"Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, 'On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided'” (Genesis 22.13-14 NIV). One of the names that Abraham gave God is Yahweh Yireh, … [Read more...] about Our Place in God through Jesus: (9) Provision
The First Sacrifice
Why Jesus – Day 8 Today’s Devotional The system of payment of sins is found in Genesis with Adam and Eve. The first sacrifice used as a payment for sin was in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve disobeyed God and that was the first sin. Now their eyes are open to good and evil. When that happened, they hid in shame and tried to cover themselves with fig leaves. But what God did, … [Read more...] about The First Sacrifice
Our Place in God through Jesus: (8) Perfection
"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
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
