21 Monday Mar 2016
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There is no question who Christ says He is. Jesus is clear in His message to His disciples and to us in throughout scripture. In John 14:6 He is very clear, Jesus answered, ” I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” While Christ’s words are clear, it is still up to us to have faith and believe. Jesus does not lack clarity when people don’t believe; they lack faith.
20 Sunday Mar 2016
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Easter is my favorite day of the year and we are one week away! But before we get to Resurrection Day, we must first remember one of the most difficult weeks in the history of the world. I pray you do not let this week pass you by without think of Christ’s sacrifice for all of us. May you have a blessed week.
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19 Saturday Mar 2016
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Loving others is not something new. But loving others the way Christ loved us sacrificially is something completely different. Jesus commanded us to have this type of love in John 13:34, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” When we love each other the way Christ loves us, we do something the world is incapable of doing. This world is filled with hate: hate for people who are different than us, who talk different , or dress different, or come from a different place. But Christ command us to put all of that aside and to look at each other through His eyes. THAT kind of love is revolutionary.
18 Friday Mar 2016
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Jesus knew exactly what He was about to face, but He was still willing to do the will of the Father. In Luke 22:42 Jesus prays to God and says, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Jesus gave us the perfect example of asking God for what we want, while being willing to submit to His perfect plan. It does not always make sense to us, but God’s plan is perfect. When we weigh our insignificant desires against the light of eternity, we must trust God’s view of what must be done.
17 Thursday Mar 2016
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When we feel the presence of Jesus in our lives, we are brave. The Holy Spirit is our true source of power when we choose to focus on Him instead of our own weak abilities. In Mark 14:38 Jesus rebukes His disciples for allowing their weakness to overshadow the power of the Spirit, Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The Spirit is willing, but the body is weak. When we focus on the purpose God has given us, our faith will lead us to know we are weak and need the strength of the Holy Spirit to strengthen us.
16 Wednesday Mar 2016
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When things go wrong, do you run to Jesus or do you run away from Him? What about when you feel you are in a place (maybe work or school) where those around you don’t understand your faith; do you stand with Jesus in defiance of everyone around you, or do you act as though you are just like everyone else? When faced with adversity, the disciples ran even though they promised Jesus they would stand with Him, even if it meant dying for Him. Matthew 26:31 says, Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.” We all want to think we would run into a burning building, but the truth is most of us do not have that kind of courage unless it involves someone very close to us. If our relationship with Jesus is weak, so will our desire to stand with Him when things get tough. If the disciples ran, what makes us think we won’t? Our strength and courage to stand can only come from our faith and a close relationship with Him.
15 Tuesday Mar 2016
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Jesus called all of us to take care of each other. When those who need help the most receive it from us, we are helping as though we were helping Christ Himself. Jesus said in Matthew 25:40, “The King will reply, ‘ I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'” We are either obedient and do what Jesus asks of us or we are not. There is no misunderstanding because Christ showed us the example of what we are to do. What are we doing differently that separates us from unbelievers?
14 Monday Mar 2016
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Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. While people around us allow themselves to be influenced and changed but the distractions and misinformation of this world, we must remember that God does not change. In Matthew 24:35 Jesus said, Heaven and earth will pass, but my words will never pass away. People and their opinions will not last, but God’s truth is eternal.
13 Sunday Mar 2016
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Hope everyone has a great day of reflection and worship. This is a great day to catch up on reading and spending time with family and friends.
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12 Saturday Mar 2016
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We should never be surprised by how much people want to judge us for following Christ. On more than one occasion I have hear my faith called a “fairy tale”. But in Mark 13:13 Jesus warns us of this, “All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Jesus knew people would judge us based on what we believe and who we believe in. But in the end, it will all be worth it. Our faith and our willingness to stand for truth will result in our reward of eternity. It’s not always easy, but it will always be worth it.
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