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2014 Day 360 – Matthew 28

26 Friday Dec 2014

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Jesus’ final command before He left this earth, Matthew 28:19-20, 19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Jesus’ command to His disciples back then is no less of a command to us today. He saved us so that we could in turn bring glory to the Father by serving Him. He is with us now and forever.

2014 Day 359 – John 19

25 Thursday Dec 2014

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Jesus showed boldness and authority even knowing His life was coming to an end. When Pilate asked Jesus if He knew how much authority he had, this was Jesus’ reply in John 19:11, Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” While earthly men may have had power over Jesus’ human body, they did not have control over His authority given to Him by His Father. When life takes us to a point where we feel out of control, we must remember that nothing Has authority over our Creator and Heavenly Father.

2014 Day 358 – John 18

24 Wednesday Dec 2014

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Jesus never once shied away from the truth or the fate set before Him for His life based on that truth. John 18:37 says, “You are like a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” It seems to me that even Pilate recognized Jesus was telling him the truth. Unfortunately, it also seems as though Pilate chose to reject the truth. When we reject the truth and choose to follow our own desires, we fail. We must always look to the truth and act according to what is real and what is right.

2014 Day 357 – Luke 23

23 Tuesday Dec 2014

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Hanging on the cross with two criminal, Jesus showed all of us that when we believe, we are given eternal life regardless of our past sin. Luke 23:43, Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” If the criminal hanging on the cross who, unlike Jesus, deserved to die was granted entrance into heaven, how much more are we? Jesus does not care about our past sin. He cares about our changed lives that can only come through Him.

2014 Day 356 – Mark 15

22 Monday Dec 2014

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When Jesus was crucified, Mark 15:26 says, The written notice of the charge against him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS. While the sign was meant to describe why Jesus was being crucified, it was also meant to mock Him. In the end, however, the sign could not have been more accurate. The only reason they chose to kill Jesus was because He WAS the king and this was His purpose. Nothing that God ever does is an accident. This includes everything that happened in the Bible and it also includes everything that happens in each of our lives. Trust God for His plan and doing all things according to His perfect plan.

2014 Day 354 – Matthew 27

20 Saturday Dec 2014

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Today’s reading is all about the crucifixion of Christ. There is so much in this chapter that it’s hard to focus on one thing. But what stood out to me was Matthew 27:38, Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and one on His left. I am not sure if there is any symbolism to this, but to me it paints the picture of us with Jesus. When Jesus died on the cross, he did it for our salvation. It should have been us dying that horrible death, but He did it for us because He loved us. We are nothing more than common criminals and yet Jesus found us worth of being saved. We must never take that for granted.

2014 Day 353 – John 17

19 Friday Dec 2014

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We tend to make salvation into something difficult. But in John 17:3 Jesus makes it clear and simple, Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. It comes down to knowing God and having a personal relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. It really is that simple.

2014 Day 352 – John 16

18 Thursday Dec 2014

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God knows the life we lead on this earth is not easy. But we can still have peace because we know His ultimate purpose. In John 16:33 Jesus tells His disciples, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus does not abandon us to our struggles no matter how alone we may feel. Our peace does not come from an easy existence, but from a life with Jesus in our lives.

2014 Day 351 – John 15

17 Wednesday Dec 2014

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As believers we are meant to be connected to the Holy Spirit for continuous support, guidance, and love. In John 15:4 Jesus said, Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. Being in constant communion and contact with Jesus through the Holy Spirit is the most important thing in our lives; nothing else matters.

2014 Day 350 – John 14

16 Tuesday Dec 2014

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Have any of you ever heard of “Name it and Claim it”? This is the idea that if we name something in the name of Jesus, He will give it to us. Many people substantiate this idea by claiming John 14:14, You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. The problem is they fail to read the previous verse, John 14:13, And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. It is important to know that Jesus will do anything we ask, not for our glory, but to bring glory to God The Father. When we ask God for help, are we asking for our own selfish gain? Or are we asking so that it may glorify Him and bring others to a personal relationship with Him? Our motives matter.