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2014 Day 96 – David Tyree: New York Giants

06 Sunday Apr 2014

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Anyone who knows me, knows I am a huge New York Giants fan. In my opinion, one of the greatest Super Bowls I have ever witnessed was 2007 when the New England Patriots were the heavily favorited and undefeated opponent. In the game, David Tyree made an unbelievable catch to keep the game alive and eventually allow the Giants to win. No one ever had any idea of the struggles he was experiencing personally, but through God’s grace he was restored to a relationship with Christ.

 

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2014 Day 70 – 2 Corinthians 6

11 Tuesday Mar 2014

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I see believers working harder each day to show the unbelieving world the love of of God in a more deliberate way. I believe this is crucial to bringing people into a relationship with God. However, there is a danger when we compromise our beliefs and the truth in order to be more readily accepted by the non-believing world. 2 Corinthian 6:14 says, Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? We must guard our hearts and minds from the influences of this world no matter how noble our intentions may be. God calls us to be separate in our thinking and acceptance of sin while accepting the person He created and loves as much as He loves us. Our only role is simply to be a reflection of God and allow His love, grace, and mercy to bring them into a relationship with Him.

2014 Day 68 – Lecrae’s Story

09 Sunday Mar 2014

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If you have never heard of the Hip-hop artist Lecrae, then you have missed out. In this video he opens up about his past of crime, anger, and trouble, which ultimately led him to experience redemption through a powerful experience with God. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did.

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2014 Day 67 – 2 Corinthians 4

08 Saturday Mar 2014

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I have read 2 Corinthians 4:7 many times, 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. God’s valuable and powerful message of grace and mercy has been entrusted to frail and fallible human beings. As the notes in my Bible put it, “Paul was not focused on the perishable container, but on it’s priceless contents – God’s power dwelling in us.” Though we are weak, God uses us and gives us power to do His work. Knowing where our power really comes from should motivate us to stay away from pride and stay in constant contact with God who is the source of our power.

2014 Day 62 – 1 Corinthians 15

03 Monday Mar 2014

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In the beginning of today’s reading Paul talks about having to work harder than the other apostles to preach the gospel. Paul is not boasting, he is simply explaining the hurdle he had to overcome because of his past life as a persecutor of the early church. In 1 Corinthians 15:10 he says, But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. Because of our past we are sometimes forced to work hard to overcome the perception of others. This has nothing to do with the grace God has granted to each of us. As Paul stated “by the grace of God I am what I am.” Who we are is established by God and not by men. Men are always welcome to their opinions, but that is all it is… an opinion.

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 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 338 – Habakkuk 1-3, Isaiah 45

04 Wednesday Dec 2013

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Today we read another one of the minor prophets, Habakkuk. This book was written to show that God is still in control of the world despite the apparent triumph of evil. One of the prettiest verses in this book comes from Habakkuk’s prayer in 3:2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. Habakkuk accepted God’s will. He knew God’s power and control over Judah and the discipline they would face through captivity from the Babylonian Empire. He also knew God would ultimately deliver them from this captivity. We don’t always need to know or understand God’s will, but we must accept His control and His perfect plan.

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 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.