Monthly Archives: September 2014

2014 Day 253 – Matthew 1

10 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Today we continue the chronological view of the Gospel of Christ in Matthew 1. What struck me was the perfect genealogical balance from Abraham to David to exile in Babylon to Jesus, which is laid out in Matthew 1:17, Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, Fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ. It is often difficult to see God’s plan when we are in the middle of the journey, but when we look back, we are able to see more clearly the orchestration of God’s plan. We must trust God as He leads us through this life and know we are part of His perfect plan.

2014 Day 252 – Luke 1

09 Tuesday Sep 2014

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Today we begin to read the story of Jesus Christ in chronological order through the Gospels. From now through the last day of the year, we will skip throughout the different books of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) as we cover Christ’s birth through His crucifixion and resurrection.

We begin this journey in Luke chapter 1 with the incredible account of all God prepared for the coming of the Messiah. The most powerful verse to me in today’s reading is Luke 1:37, For nothing is impossible with God. From Elizabeth becoming pregnant with John the Baptist in her old age, to Mary’s virgin pregnancy, God was able to orchestrate His plan which ultimately leads to the perfect sacrifice for the atonement of our sins.

I hope you enjoy the journey over the next 3 1/2 months as we read the story of our Savior Jesus Christ.

2014 Day 251 – Psalm 136

08 Monday Sep 2014

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Psalm 136 sums up the story of God’s love for His people. Bottom line… His love endures forever.” God’s love contains aspects of love, kindness, mercy, and faithfulness. His love is a well that will never run dry.

2014 Day 250 – Alice Cooper

07 Sunday Sep 2014

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I grew up listening to hard rock and Alice Cooper was always a guilty pleasure. While I enjoyed his music, it always felt weird to listen to him because it seemed so far from the influences I should allow in my life. A few years ago I heard Alice Cooper was a believer and my first though was, “what? How?”. But then it became clear to me that God can change anyone. Turns out that Alice Cooper grew up in a Christian home and is a great example of the “prodigal son”. I hope you enjoy this video for our reflection day.

 

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2014 Day 249 – Psalm 118

06 Saturday Sep 2014

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God’s love is greater than anything we could ever experience. Love from another human being pales in comparison to the great love He has for us. Psalm 118:1 says, Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. We must always remember to be thankful for the love He has and the fact that His love will never end. God wants nothing but what is best for us. Even when things are at their worst, His plan is perfect.

2014 Day 248 – Psalm 137

05 Friday Sep 2014

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In todays reading we are in Psalm 137. The overall chapter comes from the weeping of the people in captivity and while no one verse specifically jumped out at me, this reading reminded me of how difficult it can be to find joy when we are going through struggles. However, God is still in control even when everything feels completely out of control. God never promised to make it easy, but He did promise to never leave us.

2014 Day 247 – Psalm 84

04 Thursday Sep 2014

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Psalm 84:10, Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. We have all heard these lyrics written by Matt Redman sung a hundred times by other Christian artists and in worship at our churches. This verse reminds us that being in God’s presence is more important than anything we could ever want or imagine. Let us all invest our time and energy in the things that matter instead of the things that leave us empty and longing for more.

2014 Day 246 – Psalm 40

03 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Actively seeking God and looking to do His will allows us to be in a place where God can bless us. Psalm 40:16 says, But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!” By always seeking God we exalt Him and place Him above all else. He deserves our praise, obedience, and respect.

2014 Day 245 – Psalm 1

02 Tuesday Sep 2014

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The book of Psalms starts with the essence of the choices we face in our lives; the life of the faithful versus the life of the faithless. Psalm 1:1 says, Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of the sinner or sit in the seat of the mockers. We all have choices to make in how we live our lives. We choose to place ourselves in a position for success where God can bless us and lead us according to His perfect plan.

2014 Day 244 – Psalm 37

01 Monday Sep 2014

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God’s plan is perfect. While it may be difficult to wait on God’s timing, He promises His timing will honor us. Psalm 37:34 says, Wait on the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it. In our obedience, God will change our circumstances when His timing is right. God is always faithful in delivering us through obediently following God’s plan for our lives.