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2014 Day 41 – 2 Thessalonians 1

10 Monday Feb 2014

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It seems believers are turning more and more away from the notion that God is just. I think it is easier to believe God’s love means He doesn’t want justice for sin. While God has provided a provision for sin when we trust and believe in the saving grace provided by Christ’s sacrifice, God still demands justice which is why Christ had to be crucified for our sins. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 says, God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you. This also means God protects us. He is able to provide justice on our behalf. There is nothing wrong with asking for justice as long as we remember it is up to God to provide it.

2014 Day 28 – Galatians 3

28 Tuesday Jan 2014

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I always love reading Galatians 3:28 because Jesus is the great equalizer, There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. When Jesus came as a sacrifice for our sins He also made us all equal heirs. Why is this so hard for so many believers to understand? I will leave this passage up to each of you for interpretation, but to me it is clear what Paul is trying to say. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

2014 Day 23 – Acts 15

23 Thursday Jan 2014

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It is interesting to read about the things the early church struggled with. Especially whether to following the law or not. It is interesting because we still struggle with the same issue. As a modern church we still try to emphasize working to become more like Christ. Christ does not want us to change first, He wants a relationship that changes us. We must remember to keep this in the right order.

2014 Day 10 – Acts 9

10 Friday Jan 2014

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Paul’s conversion story in Acts 9 is a prime example of God’s mercy and grace. If God can change the heart of a man like Paul, He can change anyone’s heart. God is a God of love. He loves us more than our sin can destroy us if we simply trust in Him. Too often we get stuck on our sin and what it keeps us from doing. God removes that sin through His mercy and grace so that He can use us. We must trust in His ability to do anything including forgiving and forgetting about our sin.

2013 Day 359 – Revelation 15-16, Isaiah 63

25 Wednesday Dec 2013

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Merry Christmas everyone! May you have a blessed day. While the words we are reading may seem heavy, they are the culmination of what we celebrate today. What began in a simple manger will ultimately lead to complete victory in Christ.

2013 Day 332 – Micah 6-7, Isaiah 41

28 Thursday Nov 2013

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As we finish up the book of Micah, verse 18 struck me as a great reminder of God’s grace, 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. God delights to show mercy! He is glad when we repent and offers forgiveness freely to anyone who comes to Him and asks. When we put away our pride and ask God for forgiveness, He delights in us and shows us grace and mercy of our sins.

As part of this Thanksgiving day, let us be thankful for all God has given to us.

2013 Day 318 – i am second – Brian Welch

14 Thursday Nov 2013

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I’m a big fan of the “i am second” videos. The video below is one of my favorites. It is the story of Brian “Head” Welch who was the lead guitarist for the band Korn. This man is an example of how much God loves everyone and accepts everyone no matter who they are or what they have done. God’s grace is amazing.

 

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2013 Day 316 – John 7-9, Psalm 138

12 Tuesday Nov 2013

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Every time I read the story about the adulterous woman it hits me between the eyes. While we are all sinners, Jesus still forgives us of all our sins. Even the really bad things in our lives He forgives. Jesus’ words in John 8:10-11 are some of the most powerful to me, 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Other than Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, I think this is one of the most powerful examples of His love. God may be disappointed when we sin, but He never stops loving us.

2013 Day 309 – Ezekiel 35-38, Psalm 130-131

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

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Thankfully we have a God who is gracious. Can you imagine if God held us accountable for every sin we ever committed? David says in Psalm 130:3-4, 3 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. Through God’s mercy we are forgiven. More importantly, through the sacrifice of Jesus, our sins are forgotten. Forgiveness should be freeing to us, which in turn is meant to allow us to serve God fully without hesitation from guilt. We must accept God’s forgiveness completely and go out to serve Him freely.

2013 Day 308 – Ezekiel 31-34, Psalm 128-129

04 Monday Nov 2013

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As we continue our reading in Ezekiel, the book begins to make a switch from condemnation to painting a picture of hope. In the beginning of the book, Ezekiel told the Israelites of their destruction. Now he begins to proclaim the hope of restoration. Even though the Israelites listen to Ezekiel, they continue to live their lives as they please. We may look at the Israelites and think how foolish they are, but the truth is we often do the same thing. While we know the message of forgiveness, we still live sinful lives. Thank God for His forgiveness and grace. Let us not live lives which take it for granted.