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2014 Day 285 – He is Sufficient
12 Sunday Oct 2014
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2014 Day 284 – Matthew 8
11 Saturday Oct 2014
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When things are not going well, our first reaction is rarely to look to Jesus to take control of the situation. It is easy to relate to the disciples in the story of Jesus calming the storm. Matthew 8:26 says, He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Just like the disciples who witnessed many miracles, we see God working in our lives on a constant basis. We know what He is capable of and yet we worry and doubt. Trust can be difficult but we should never doubt God’s desire and ability to help.
2014 Day 281 – Matthew 5
08 Wednesday Oct 2014
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Do you ever feel like you are the only one trying to stand for good in the middle of this evil world? Sometimes it is tough to be a believer in the midst of a world so determined to do everything possible to dishonor God. But we are called to be a light in the darkness. Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” A city on a hill can be seen for miles in every direction, and while it represent refuge for some, it can sometimes become a target for attack. We are like the city who stands in the darkness of this world. And while we should feel honored to be a reflection of light in the darkness, we can sometimes become an easy target for no other reason than we shine a light on bad things. It can feel scary and lonely, but we must remember The Lord never leaves us standing alone. He is always with us if we trust Him to lead and protect us.
2014 Day 279 – Mark 3
06 Monday Oct 2014
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When we first read Mark 3:35, it seems as though Jesus is being a bit harsh towards His earthly family, Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother. It’s almost as though He has chosen to set His mother and brothers aside. However, Jesus was not being disrespectful, He was instead being inclusive of everyone as members of His family. The Church (not the building) is a representation of Christ. We are the “Body” and we have the ability to give loving and personalized care as a reflection of Christ to people who can find it nowhere else. We must never take that responsibility lightly or choose to give it selectively. Our ability to give is not limited by God’s ability, but by our ability to trust and obey.
2014 Day 278 – Your Best
05 Sunday Oct 2014
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God wants what is best for us. Sometimes we need to wait on Him to provide it, but that is His plan. When we stand in the middle of hard situations, it is sometimes easy to fall into the trap of believing this is what our lives amount to. Trust in God and know our best is not where we stand today, it is coming as part of God’s perfect plan for us.
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2014 Day 276 – John 5
04 Saturday Oct 2014
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Sorry I missed posting yesterday. In almost 3 years I have not missed a post and for some reason yesterday got away from me. So, today I will do two posts to catch up.
Yesterday’s reading was in John 5. Jesus spends much of His time in these passages talking about His authority given to Him by God. While it would be easy for Jesus to command us to worship Him as the Son of God, He instead points to the Holy Spirit who would be His greatest witness directly to each of our hearts. John 5:31-32 says, 31 If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid. 32 There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is valid. Without a testimony from someone else, it is sometimes difficult to believe the truth. It is for this reason God provided a witness directly to our hearts and mind. We simply need to accept the truth, and in turn believe in Him.
2014 Day 275 – Mark 2
02 Thursday Oct 2014
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Mark 2:17 always stands out to me when I read it, On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. God has not called us to be in community only with other believers. While we do not want to be negatively influenced, we must always strive to be influencers on others in an effort to positively impact this world. God gives us strength and protection if we follow and trust in Him. But if we try to do it alone, we will ultimately fail without the power of His protection.
2014 Day 274 – John 4
01 Wednesday Oct 2014
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When Jesus told government official that his son was healed, the man had faith and believed Him. John 4:50 Jesus replied, “You may go. Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. Jesus is always faithful to us. He is trustworthy and we can take Him at His word knowing His promises are true.
2014 Day 272 – John 2
29 Monday Sep 2014
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The miracle of Jesus turning water into wine is important for a couple of reasons. For starters, it is the first miracle Jesus performs in public. Second, and far more important, it shows Jesus’ authority and natural ability to lead. When Mary asked Jesus to help, she probably was not asking for a miracle. But she recognized Jesus as someone who could take charge and figure out a solution to the problem. The same goes for the servants who probably didn’t know Jesus, but recognized Him as someone who could be followed. It is no wonder the disciples so readily followed Jesus. His compassion, leadership, and trustworthiness must have been apparent to everyone around Him.
2014 Day 270 – John 1
27 Saturday Sep 2014
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Although Jesus called John the Baptist “the greatest of all prophets”, John himself did not feel worthy to be called one of Jesus’ slaves tasked with unfastening his shoes. John 1:27, He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. John should help each of us to be humbled and realize how much we must lay aside our pride and know how inadequate we are to serve Christ. Jesus chooses us to have the privilege of being used by Him and for His glory even though we fall short of being adequate for the task on our own.
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