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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.

2014 Day 336 – Matthew 22

02 Tuesday Dec 2014

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While our focus in all we do should be on the eternal, we should not lose sight of what God wants us to accomplish in this life. In Matthew 22:32 Jesus quotes from when God spoke to Moses through the burning bush in Exodus 3:6 , “I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.” Our eternal life after this earthly life should always be our focus, but let us not forget why we are here; to be used by God in bringing people into a personal relationship with Him and for His glory.

2014 Day 330 – Matthew 21

26 Wednesday Nov 2014

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An interesting and often misconstrued verse is Matthew 21:22, If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. When Jesus spoke these words He was not giving us a blank check. Our requests must be in line with God’s principles and ultimately bring glory to Him. The best way to ensure this is to grow closer to God so that we can be more in line with His will when making requests of Him.

2014 Day 322 – Luke 15

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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There is nothing more exciting than seeing a person rescued on TV. It’s not that the other people in the story are less important, it’s just exciting to see someone saved from potential death and destruction. In the same way, God’s ultimate desire is to bring each and every person into relationship with Him. While God provisioned a way through Christ’s sacrifice for us, when any one of us comes or returns to Him, there is much rejoicing. In Luke 15:7 Jesus says, I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. It is not that God does not care about the righteous, it is about saving one more of His children from eternal death.

2014 Day 310 – Matthew 18

06 Thursday Nov 2014

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The picture of God’s love for us and how happy he is when we come to Him is painted beautifully in Matthew 18:12-14, 12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hill and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost. God does not want to see anyone lost. His desire is to have all of us to have a personal relationship with Him. God is constantly looking for each person and He is happiest when they finally come to Him.

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 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 247 – Psalm 84

04 Thursday Sep 2014

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Psalm 84:10, Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. We have all heard these lyrics written by Matt Redman sung a hundred times by other Christian artists and in worship at our churches. This verse reminds us that being in God’s presence is more important than anything we could ever want or imagine. Let us all invest our time and energy in the things that matter instead of the things that leave us empty and longing for more.

2014 Day 205 – Proverbs 9

24 Thursday Jul 2014

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Proverbs 9:10 stood out to me today, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Where it says fear, it really means to stand in awe of the Lord. The sooner we stand in awe and know who God really is, the sooner we begin to gain knowledge and understanding. The only way to truly do this is to have an authentic relationship with God.

2014 Day 168 – 2 John 1

17 Tuesday Jun 2014

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The verse that stood out to me today was 2 John 1:8, Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you be rewarded fully. Being rewarded fully does not mean salvation, it means being rewarded for loyal service to God. We can only receive salvation once and it is for eternity through grace because of Christ’s sacrifice. But when we have a relationship with God and want to serve Him in all we do, He will reward us for that loyal service.