And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14 OBSERVATION: God loves us more than we love ourselves. By the Word becoming flesh, Jesus raises our fallen human nature to the bounds ofContinue reading “Day 23 – Sunday, Oct. 23”
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Day 22 – Saturday, Oct. 22
Those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! -2 Corinthians 5:17 OBSERVATION: When we accept Christ we are brand-new people on the inside: Our soul is new, the Holy Spirit gives us a new life, and we are changed.Continue reading “Day 22 – Saturday, Oct. 22”
Day 21 – Friday, Oct. 21
“Because God’s children are human beings- made of flesh and blood- the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could he set free all whoContinue reading “Day 21 – Friday, Oct. 21”
Day 20 – Thur., Oct. 20 (Day of Fasting)
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. -Hebrews 13:16 OBSERVATION: Christians often speak of “doing good” in the world. We are willing to give a homeless man a meal or provide school supplies to a child. We are willing to “do good” asContinue reading “Day 20 – Thur., Oct. 20 (Day of Fasting)”
Day 19 – Wednesday, Oct. 19
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 OBSERVATION: Many look at Jesus as just a “good man” and He was. Even in His day, people sought Him just for the power he possessed and for the physical benefits HeContinue reading “Day 19 – Wednesday, Oct. 19”
Day 18 – Tuesday, Oct. 18
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NKJV) OBSERVATION: When was the last time you prayed forContinue reading “Day 18 – Tuesday, Oct. 18”
Day 17: Monday, Oct. 17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 OBSERVATION: Thought: Hardly a verse in all of Scripture sums up the heart of God for HisContinue reading “Day 17: Monday, Oct. 17”
Day 16 – Sunday, October 16
“My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (CEB) OBSERVATION: When things are going our way, when life’s challenges seem manageable enough, and the clouds of worry are few and far between, it’s easy to think of the goodness of God. The challenge comes when difficulties arise,Continue reading “Day 16 – Sunday, October 16”
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Day 15 – Saturday, Oct. 15
“that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:19 OBSERVATION: Reconciliation here obviously implies that a relationship was broken. When Adam sinned, he handed to us a sin nature. So we ALL have had a brokenContinue reading “Day 15 – Saturday, Oct. 15”
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