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2015 Day 23 – Matthew 13

23 Friday Jan 2015

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Much of the time when Jesus spoke he spoke in parables. This was often confusing to everyone around Him including His disciples. When asked why, Jesus replied in Matthew 13:13, This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.” Like much of the people of our present day, the people around Jesus heard the truth. They also had knowledge of what was coming from the prophets. We can look at them and wonder why they could not see the truth, but the reality is nothing has changed since the days when Jesus was physically here. We all know the truth and have plenty of examples of the existence of God, yet many choose to simply ignore what they see and hear.

2015 Day 9 – John 4

09 Friday Jan 2015

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As Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman, he explained the difference in the way the the Jews and Samaritans worshipped and believed. But in the end Jesus made it clear how we would all worship; through the spirit and in truth. In John 4:24 Jesus says, God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. The Holy Spirit helps us in many ways: 1) He prays for us (Romans 8:26), 2) He teaches us the words of Christ (John 14:26), 3) He tells us we are loved (Romans 5:5). We must remember to always rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us as we worship and build our relationship with God.

2014 Day 358 – John 18

24 Wednesday Dec 2014

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Jesus never once shied away from the truth or the fate set before Him for His life based on that truth. John 18:37 says, “You are like a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” It seems to me that even Pilate recognized Jesus was telling him the truth. Unfortunately, it also seems as though Pilate chose to reject the truth. When we reject the truth and choose to follow our own desires, we fail. We must always look to the truth and act according to what is real and what is right.

2014 Day 333 – Mark 11

29 Saturday Nov 2014

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When Jesus cursed the fig tree in Mark 11:12-14, the same words could have been applied to the nation of Israel. Just like the tree, which had the appearance of being fruitful, Israel was spiritually barren. We must always reflect on our own lives and strive for more than the appearance of having our lives all together. Appearances can be deceiving, but God knows our heart. Being honest with ourselves is as important as being honest with others and especially God.

2014 Day 313 – Francis Chan: Time With God

09 Sunday Nov 2014

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As most of you know, I am a big fan of Francis Chan. He is one of the most real pastors I have ever heard and he seems to have a grasp on the realities of the life of a believer. In this video Francis Chan begins by talking about spending real time with God. He asks the question, “How can you pull off following God in our culture, in our world, without time alone with God?”  The ultimate goal for ourselves, friends, and family is to become “independently dependent on God.” When we learn to love God through the truths found in the Bible, we learn to fully trust in Him and know that this life will not be perfect, but it will be fulfilling by following Him.

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2014 Day 312 – John 8

08 Saturday Nov 2014

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There is no question who Jesus claimed to be. We either believe who Jesus claimed He was, or we do not. In John 8:58 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” Not only did Jesus claim to exist before Abraham, but He also applied God’s Holy name, “I am”, to Himself. There is no doubt about His claims, the only doubt is in a person’s faith and choice to believe in Him.

2014 Day 305 – Mark 6

01 Saturday Nov 2014

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We must never be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. His sacrifice was too great and too personal to be ignored or denied by us. In Mark 6:38 Jesus says, If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels. Christ died for us. He sacrificed His place at the right side of the Father to save us from our sins. What is there to be ashamed of? Shame comes to the those who act like Pharisees and choose to interpret parts of God’s word for their own gain. Shame also comes to those who would rather believe their own opinions rather than believing what God has taught us through His word. Never be ashamed of the Gospel; be ashamed of how some “so called” believer twist the truth.

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 217 – Proverbs 19

05 Tuesday Aug 2014

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We can try to plan all the outcomes for our lives, but in the end God’s plan is perfect. I need to be reminded of this. It is so hard to let go of what I want for my life and remember God has a much better plan for me. Proverbs 19:21 says, Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. We must remember it is all for God’s purpose and not ours. When we allow our lives to be fully aligned with God, we are much better off. I really needed to be reminded of this today.

2014 Day 171 – Revelation 2

20 Friday Jun 2014

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There is an intriguing verse in Revelation 2:28, I will also give him the morning star. A morning star appears just before dawn when it is coldest and darkest. When the world is at it’s darkest point Christ will come and expose the darkness with His light of truth and promised victory.