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2014 Day 186 – Revelation 15

05 Saturday Jul 2014

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In Revelation 15:3-4 the angels sing the song of Moses, 3 and sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations. 4 Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” The song of Moses celebrated Israel’s deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 15). The angels sang this song because it celebrates the deliverance of God’s people from the power of Satan. We should not have to wait until the end times to celebrate the fact that God delivers us through pain and suffering. God is in control and He wants nothing but what is best for us.

2014 Day 185 – Revelation 14

04 Friday Jul 2014

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As believers we know God will ultimately triumph over all the bad things in this world, but we must be patient for His timing. Revelation 14:12 says, This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus. The secret to patience is trust and obedience. We can only control the things we can control knowing God is in control over the rest.

2014 Day 182 – Revelation 11

01 Tuesday Jul 2014

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There were no verses that stood out to me today; only the overall concept of today’s reading. When the seventh trumpet sounds, God’s judgement will no longer be partial, but complete. God is in control and while it may seem as though God is not in control of the craziness of this world, in the end He will reign over it completely.

2014 Day 176 – Revelation 6

25 Wednesday Jun 2014

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I don’t have much to say about today’s reading other than to point out it is full of imagery and prophesy of what is to one day come. I think it is easy for some people to dwell on all the suffering and pain that is yet to come. But God did not ask us to focus on the future, He asked us to focus on the serving others today, and to be an example of who Christ was on this earth. The rest will happen according to His timing and will.

2014 Day 174 – Revelation 4

23 Monday Jun 2014

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Today’s chapter can be summed up by the last verse, Revelation 4:11, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” In the end, all creatures in heaven and earth will praise God because he is the creator and sustainer of everything. 

2014 Day 170 – Revelation 1

19 Thursday Jun 2014

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Today we will begin the somewhat tedious 22 day process of reading through the book of Revelation. While this is a difficult book to engage, it is a vital part of our theology and ultimately a book of hope and faith; the hope and faith that God is in control and no matter how hard life is for each of us, He is always with us. Revelation 1:17-18 says 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. God holds the keys to everything and evil only exists in His absence. God is in control and the victory for our lives has already been won when we choose to trust and follow Him.

2014 Day 167 – 1 John 5

16 Monday Jun 2014

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Whether we are children or adults, obedience is not always easy. Sometimes doing the right thing is actually harder than than doing what is easy. Jesus never promised us obeying Him would be easy, but when we love and serve Christ, the hard work and self-discipline in serving Him is not burdensome. 1 John 5:3-4 says, 3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. But when the burden does become too heavy, He never leaves us alone and is with us to help carry the load. All that we face and the obedience we show is because of the victory we ultimately have in Christ. 

2014 Day 163 – 1 John 2

12 Thursday Jun 2014

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When in doubt, follow what Jesus did. 1 John 2:5-6 says, 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. To live as Jesus did we must obey His teaching and follow His example of obedience to God and serving people with love and kindness. When in doubt, follow what Jesus did. 

2014 Day 160 – 2 Peter 3

09 Monday Jun 2014

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We live in a time where instant gratification is almost a requirement. When we want something (food, drink, clothes, information) we want it immediately and, if possible, at the click of a button. So, when we ask God for something, it can almost seem like God is slow to act on our behalf. Just because God does not operate on our timetable does not mean He is slow. 2 Peter 3:8-9 says, 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. God was patient for us and He continues to be patient enough to wait on others to come to Him. At the same time, we are not supposed to wait around for Him to act, we are to move in a direction and be willing to be redirected along the way.

2014 Day 136 – 1 Peter 5

16 Friday May 2014

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Trying to handle all the worries and stresses in you life shows how little you trusted God with every aspect of your life. 1 Peter 5:7 says, Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. It takes humility to admit you need help. One of the most freeing things you can do is give everything to God and hold onto none of it. God cares for us so much he wants to take the burdens off of us if we just let it go.