Monday, November 24 – “Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed.” (Galatians 3:23) The law was never intended to save us. The law’s purpose was to show us that we can’t save ourselves. That’s why Jesus was able to say that he came to fulfill the law. For through Jesus you and I, anyone, can be saved by grace through faith. It’s the faith that’s important, not the law. It’s about who you are, not what you do.
Tuesday, November 25 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) Surrender is a hard concept to swallow. Our culture has taught us that surrendering is for losers, the defeated, the conquered and the vanquished. Yet, surrendering is the only way to a right relationship with God. What do you believe about surrendering today? And is that belief preventing you from experiencing a right relationship with God?
Wednesday, November 26 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) This is a perspective. Is it your perspective? No judgment. No guilt. No condemnation. Just you being real. Do you believe that your “present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in you”? Once you have your answer than ask yourself this very important question: What does your perspective mean for your life today?
Happy Thanksgiving! – “He said to me: ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.’” (Revelation 21:6) Today soak in these words: “To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life”. For me what jumps out is “without cost”. This speaks of God’s grace and love. God’s given you the free gift of forgiveness, salvation, the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and eternity in heaven. Now that’s something for which to be thankful!
Friday, November 28 – “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:2) Salvation isn’t for everyone. It’s for anyone. When Jesus died on the cross he died for the sins of the whole world. All the sins that had ever been committed and every sin that will ever be committed, died on the cross with Jesus. Jesus died for everyone. Yet, not everyone will believe that Jesus died for everyone. But, anyone who does believe that Jesus died for everyone, will be saved.
Saturday, November 29 – “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28) Why does Matthew say “for many” and not “for all”? Because by the time that Matthew was writing his gospel it had become very apparent that not everyone would actually believe that Jesus gave his life as a ransom for their lives. Thus, many people believed, but not everyone. Matthew realized that salvation was for anyone, but not for everyone.
Tuesday, November 25 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) Surrender is a hard concept to swallow. Our culture has taught us that surrendering is for losers, the defeated, the conquered and the vanquished. Yet, surrendering is the only way to a right relationship with God. What do you believe about surrendering today? And is that belief preventing you from experiencing a right relationship with God?
Wednesday, November 26 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) This is a perspective. Is it your perspective? No judgment. No guilt. No condemnation. Just you being real. Do you believe that your “present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in you”? Once you have your answer than ask yourself this very important question: What does your perspective mean for your life today?
Happy Thanksgiving! – “He said to me: ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.’” (Revelation 21:6) Today soak in these words: “To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life”. For me what jumps out is “without cost”. This speaks of God’s grace and love. God’s given you the free gift of forgiveness, salvation, the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and eternity in heaven. Now that’s something for which to be thankful!
Friday, November 28 – “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:2) Salvation isn’t for everyone. It’s for anyone. When Jesus died on the cross he died for the sins of the whole world. All the sins that had ever been committed and every sin that will ever be committed, died on the cross with Jesus. Jesus died for everyone. Yet, not everyone will believe that Jesus died for everyone. But, anyone who does believe that Jesus died for everyone, will be saved.
Saturday, November 29 – “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28) Why does Matthew say “for many” and not “for all”? Because by the time that Matthew was writing his gospel it had become very apparent that not everyone would actually believe that Jesus gave his life as a ransom for their lives. Thus, many people believed, but not everyone. Matthew realized that salvation was for anyone, but not for everyone.
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