2014 Day 296 – Matthew 10

23 Thursday Oct 2014

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As we as believers face this world we are beginning to feel more and more as though we are in the presence of wolves. And like sheep, our protection comes from our Shepherd. In Matthew 10:16 Jesus gave the following advice to His disciples, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. We are not called to be sheep-like in our attitude, but we must find a balance between wisdom and vulnerability that allows God to effectively work through us to accomplish the work He has set before us.

2014 Day 295 – Matthew 9

22 Wednesday Oct 2014

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God has given us the privilege of being used by Him; not that He needs us, but He chooses to include us in His plan. Part of his plan is to show others the way to Him through us. Matthew 9:37-38 says, 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. There are plenty of people out there that need Christ in their lives and are ready to follow Him if someone would just take the time to show them the way. We must always be prepared for God to show someone the way to a personal relationship to Him through us.

2014 Day 294 – Mark 5

21 Tuesday Oct 2014

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Mark 5:36 sums up everything we need to know in this life, Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” No matter what people tell us is possible, we must simply know that we do not need to be afraid, we just need to believe in the plan God has for our lives. Fear, in and of itself, is not a bad thing; it can protect us and keep us from harm. But fear can also paralyze us from doing what we know is right and can keep us from moving towards God’s blessings. We must never allow fear to speak louder than the Holy Spirit’s voice because God’s blessings are ultimately greater than anything fear keeps whispering to us.

2014 Day 293 – Mark 4

20 Monday Oct 2014

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While, as believers, we ave an good understanding of what God is teaching us, nonbelievers do not. Jesus explains this in Mark 4:11-12, He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that, ” ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!’ “ When we talk to people about God we must understand they may not understand what we are talking about. It is through the Holy Spirit that true understanding comes into play. We must always recognize and pray that the Holy Spirit opens their eyes and heart to the truth and have the desire to act on it.

2014 Day 292 – Raising Canes: Live in the Moment

19 Sunday Oct 2014

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While the video below does not have spiritual significance in and of itself, it did provide me with inspiration to think about whether I live every moment that God has given me to the fullest. Most people who know me, know that I am a big University of Miami Hurricanes fan. The video below made me proud to be a fan as I watch the team impact the life of a small fan. I hope you enjoy the video.

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2014 Day 291 – Luke 8

18 Saturday Oct 2014

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We have all hear that Jesus is the light of the world. As believers, we are to be a reflection of that light, not a cover. Luke 8:18 says, No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. Yesterday I read the following quote by Thom Rainer, President and CEO of Lifeway, “Early Christians had to be compelled to keep quiet. Christians today have to be compelled to speak.” We should not be ashamed of what Jesus has done for us and it should not be a chore to share our relationship with others.

2014 Day 290 – Matthew 13

17 Friday Oct 2014

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I love the way Jesus worded Matthew 13:52, He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” Jesus is talking about the value of understanding the Old Testament law because it is a real treasure. It points the way to Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus, as our example, always upheld the law’s authority and relevance. But ultimately He came to show us the the way to salvation through His sacrifice. Both the old and the new are important and are not separated. They fulfill the importance of both to the life of a believer and follower of Christ.

2014 Day 289 – Luke 11

16 Thursday Oct 2014

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God wants us to seek Him. This is not because He is lazy, but because He is already waiting on us. God will never force Himself on us, but He waits on us with open arms. Luke 11:9-10 quotes Jesus saying, 9 So I say to you: ask and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be open. Once we open ourselves up to to God, He floods us with His leading and guiding in our lives, but we must first seek Him and expect Him to act.

2014 Day 288 – Matthew 12:22-50

15 Wednesday Oct 2014

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It is impossible to be a bystander in your relationship with Christ. If we are not actively following Him and working to further His kingdom, then we are technically working against Him. In Matthew 12:30 Jesus says, He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters. Anyone who chooses to remain neutral is no better that someone actively fighting again Christ. To stand on the sideline and watch, when we have the opportunity to engage in the battle, is the equivalent of cheering on the enemy.

2014 Day 287 – Matthew 11

14 Tuesday Oct 2014

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Jesus frees us from all our burdens, no matter how big or small. Things in this life that seem to have such a stronghold are insignificant in comparison to the purpose He has for each of us. Matthew 11:28-30 says, 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. The “rest” that Jesus promises is love, healing and peace, but not the labor. The existence of a relationship with God changes a difficult life into one of spiritual fulfillment and purpose, not necessarily easy.