Nothing is Wasted
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
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As I Go
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
Lord, thank You for this instruction on how to live my life until Your return. Lord, please help me to actively be discipling others. As I walk through life, may I be aware of the opportunities around me to shine the light of Jesus. May I be ready to give an answer for the hope that I have to anyone who asks me. Read more
Jesus is Risen
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. (Matthew 28:5-6)
Lord, the greatest three words ever written in history are, “He is risen!” It’s because of these three words that I can now experience life. I have victory over death because You took on the grave for me. You faced death for me and conquered it! My sin held me captive. My life was headed no where. But You stepped in and saved me.
Forgiveness Matters
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals–one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing…” (Luke 23:32-34)
Dear Father God, I am humbled by Jesus first words from the cross. He has been beaten beyond recognition, flogged numerous times, crowned with a crown of thorns, and has been receiving nonstop insults from those who were watching. He barely had any life left in Him. Yet, His very first words from the cross were, “Father, forgive them…”
Act of Compassion
When those who were around Him saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him. ~Luke 22:49-51 (NASB)
Lord, it is so impressive to see this act of compassion towards one of Your capturers. You displayed a tremendous act of kindness during a very difficult time. You were betrayed by one of Your own disciples, arrested, on Your way to face six trials which would ultimately lead to Your sentence of crucifixion, You were about to take on the sins of the world, and all Your disciples deserted You. Yet, you stopped to show compassion, You stopped to perform a miracle for someone who didn’t deserve it, You stopped to redirect the thoughts of those around You, and You stopped to show the glory of God!