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This month’s unit study will take you and your family on an adventure through the Gospel of Matthew. Every day you study as a family, you will be directed with helpful family discussion topics and assignments for not only your younger children, but teenagers too!
The Gospel of Matthew was written for Jews, by a Jew, its design presents Jesus Christ as the King of The Jews, the long-awaited Messiah. Matthew’s genealogy, baptism, messages, and miracles, all point to Jesus Christ as King.
Christs death is turned into victory when He is Resurrected, echoing the message that the King of the Jews LIVES.
This is what Matthew is all about, and it is worth diving into with your kids!
Not only that, there is no time like the present to teach your children the meaning of the Beatitudes.
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At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the other Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking BOLDLY for the Lord, who confirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, others with the apostles. There was a plot afoot among both Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them.
Acts 14:1-5
Everyone heard the word of the Lord. Some of them answered the call of God, but the others were STIRRED UP against it. The question today is: whose voice are you listening to?
There are many voices in this world that can influence people. Since many Christians don’t read their bibles consistently, they tend to believe things that go contrary to the word of God, and are quicker to compromise on fundamental issues that face our society today. Today, many people claim to be Christians, but their worldview is in conflict of their profession.
Some believe in “certain” types of abortion, are on the fence about homosexual lifestyles, and simply friendly with certain kinds of sin.
When the Holy Spirit gets a hold on you and dwells in you, you cannot live comfortably in sin, nor will you be willing to support anything sinful. Nobody’s perfect! True, but when you are in Christ you are set apart and made new. We cannot LIVE in sin any longer.
Let’s be real
if you listen to the voices of this world and neglect the voice of God -how will you be influenced? You will begin to get STIRRED UP and poisoned against the word of God. The deceitfulness of sin, the comfort of routine, and the pleasures of life will begin to steer you away from God’s purpose and His plan. Other people who are disciplining themselves will cause you to become embittered against them, because of the light that is exposing the darkness in your life.
“If the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness?”- Jesus.
How are you being STIRRED UP?
Are you being stirred up in a negative way, listening to Wendy Williams, the talk, the view, CBS just to name a few? Or, rather are you being STIRRED UP in the word of God, allowing the Holy Spirit to fill you up in such a way that you won’t allow the voices and ideas of this world to poison your mind?
Don’t be persuaded to reject God’s word as evil. Don’t be intimidated by those who heap abuse at your faith – you stand on the foundations of your faith in the face of opposition. But, if you don’t know what the bible says, then you have no foundation to stand on. Study the bible to show yourself approved. As Christians we are not called to be pushed back and ran over, nor are we called to fight in the same way that the world does.
“For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of this world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
We are called to stand CHRISTIAN, and after having done all to stand, STAND! (Ephesians 6)
Salvation Plan
If you don’t know Jesus as your personal Savior, then receive Him now. You citizenship will be in heaven and you will become a child of God.
Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
SAY this beginning PRAYER:
God I’m a sinner and right now I turn from my sins. I ask you to forgive my sins, that I may be right with you. I believe that Jesus Christ: lived, died and that He rose from the dead. Right now, I ask you Jesus to be my Savior and Lord, that I may have eternal life in heaven. Thank you God for saving me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
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For all those who have chosen to stand in the gaps and pray for our nation, being Gods watchmen and women on the wall – It’s time to really get praying.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
Aren’t you glad that Christ even has control over everything that happens in our governments? He carries it ALL on His shoulders, so we don’t have to. And what a burden to carry! All He asks, is that we pray for those in power.
Currently our nation is dealing with presidential controversy, an unstable political and social environment and a very polarized government. Who knows what’s next? Oh the government is upon the shoulders of Christ!
For the kingdom is the Lord’s
Psalm 22:28
And He rules over the nations.
Why are the nations in an uproar
Psalm 2:1-2
And the peoples devising a vain thing?
The wicked will return to Sheol,
Psalm 9:17
Even all the nations who forget God.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
Psalm 33:12
The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.
Lets pray!
Prayer for America
Oh Lord Jesus, I come praying for those in authority that are ruling this nation. You have ordained them to be leaders and it is my job to pray for my leaders as your Word commands.
Father, let our nation not be divided but united in all the ways you originally planned. Lord allow your will to be done, not ours, or those in leadership.
Jesus give our leaders courage and boldness to stand for what is true and right, under God. Give them wisdom to handle all the hardships that come with being a leader and to act and make the right decisions.
Father I pray that you put many Godly advisors around the President and Vice President to assist them. Father I know that you have control no matter who is in authority. But I pray Jesus that I may be faithful, informed, and thoughtful, when praying and talking to others about our politics, and that I always ask your wisdom and righteousness to be evident in our nation’s policies, and leaders. (2Tim2:1-2, Pro11:14, 21:1, Job12:23-25)
Thank you Jesus
Amen.
Salvation Plan
If everything happening today seems to scare you -FEAR NOT! Christ came that we might not live in fear, for He has not appointed His people to wrath. If you would like to be a part of the family of Christ, to live in His everlasting peace, joy, power, and love -withhold no longer. Jesus IS coming soon and His reward is with Him.
If you don’t know Jesus as your personal Savior, then receive Him now. You citizenship will be in heaven and you will become a child of God.
Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
SAY this beginning PRAYER:
God I’m a sinner and right now I turn from my sins. I ask you to forgive my sins, that I may be right with you. I believe that Jesus Christ: lived, died and that He rose from the dead. Right now, I ask you Jesus to be my Savior and Lord, that I may have eternal life in heaven. Thank you God for saving me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
The Next Step
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America needs healing |21 Days to Pray and Fast
We though it would be fitting to have our first article of the year include prayer and fasting.
Most people wanted to sweep 2020 into the trash, destroy it, rip it out of history, as if it was a bad piece of writing, but 2020 will follow us into 2021 if we do not make changes.
Yes, covid-19 is still here. I do not see it going away anytime soon. My own family has been stricken by this mad virus. But we are not like those who faint or give up.
As Christians, we are called to be sober and vigilant. Always keeping watch, knowing that the enemy is at hand. Matthew 26:41, Habakkuk 2:1
What better way to fight back at the enemy than to start this year with prayer and fasting.
Our cry out to the Lord to preserve us in this fallen world. To protect us in a world of chaos and destruction.
There is no doubt about it, our nation is in trouble, the people of America are in trouble.
But God is still in charge, our God still sits on the throne in heaven.
What can we do?
We can start this year off with fasting and praying for our nation.
Not only for our nation, but yours and your family’s needs.
Join us in our 21 days of fasting and prayer
For 21 days, we will fast and pray together.
It doesn’t matter when you start. Maybe your church started a fast and you were not ready, or maybe you have been meaning to do this every year. Whatever the issue, don’t let it stop you now.
“It’s not how you start that’s important, but how you finish!”― Jim George
So, join us at anytime this year. Resources will be waiting!
We will send you and email everyday of our prayer and fasting, to encourage you and inspire you to keep going. We’re in this together! You will be able to sign up and receive these inspirations below and instructions on how to access them.
You will also be able to communicate back and forth with inspirations or prayers of your own to inspire all the others who will be joining these 21 days of prayer and fasting.
We so need this as a nation, and prayer changes things, it always has. We can’t allow the madness at the beginning of this year to overtake the rest of 2021, we must have faith.
Our weapons are supernatural. We fight our battles in prayer and praise. This year belongs to God, and we pray His WILL be done!
We can’t wait to inspire you as you join us this year!
Below you will find a list of main prayers that you can include on your prayer list for this fast.
You will also find ideas on ways to fast. These may be common ideas most churches follow, but health is our main concern when fasting. We must keep ourselves healthy to fight away colds and viruses. So do not forget those vitamins and drinking plenty of water in whatever fast you are doing.
If you have another idea for a fast, will you share it here? This will inspire someone!
Ideas and Ways To Fast
Before you think of a way to fast, decide if your entire household will fast with you.
What will snacks and meals look like for the kids, if you are doing any sort of food fast.
If technology is your fast, decide what that will look like for the kids.
The Daniel Diet, also known as the Daniel Fast
We first ever did this diet completely last year in 2020 with our church. Before then, we did various other fasts, but always wanted to try this one. It was amazing! The power of praying and fasting together holds strong here.
If you decide to do this plan, be sure to prepare ahead of time.
Are you constantly consumed by the media, have you discovered that your phone beeps at every new piece of news or update on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.?
A media fast might be just what you need.
The Media Fast
The media fast will help you to refrain from intaking any form of media that has been distracting you from living your lives each day with a spiritual purpose.
There is never an intention to be consumed by media. It just happens. Login to Facebook and you end up scrolling for hours, the same can happen on Instagram.
Because of this very reason, we got rid of Instagram. And we never use our other media sources except to automatically post from our blogs. Facebook is another thing.
If you find start to watch one video on YouTube or Facebook and then that turns into 3 more videos and then you quickly realize you’ve spent over an hour watching something that you never intended to watch nor was interested in, it’s time to redirect your focus on Jesus instead of the constant distractions that come along with media.
The other means of fasting can be found here.
The timing of your fast is not as important as the strength of your focus on God as you fast. So, join us today!
To see scriptural references for fasting, visit this article.
List of main prayers/corporate prayers
These are things we can pray for a unit in Christ. This list consists of some things very important to our world today!
Will you add these to your prayer list, so that we can lift our voices in unity to God?
America The Church Body as a unit Healing of Christians suffering from any illness Against abortion
Persecution of Christians around the world The end of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Do you have something to add? Leave a comment below!
Preparing Spiritually/ Salvation Plan
Before you can begin any fast, you want to make sure you are right with the Lord and that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; Luke 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and be ready to reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).
If you haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we want to pray with you.
Let’s pray:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose to give me life. Right now, Lord, I turn from my sins opening my heart and life for You to come in. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.
The next thing you want to do is go into prayer, ask the Lord what type of fast you should do. Allow the Lord to lead you for the success of your fast and the duration.
Once you know what type of fast you want to do, start making a list of how to go about it: A list of prayers to keep in mind, preparation, and support. We are here for you!
If you have just received Christ, read the Book of John in the Bible. Find out who Christ is, and how He loves you, yes you!
Come back and read through our Live Inspired posts, videos and Today’s Devotions, to gain wisdom and insight into God’s Word. It is a guide to you as you read His Word, the Bible.
If you would like for us to pray for you, visit us here. Need a fun family Bible study to do with everyone, click here!
We hope today’s inspiration has blessed you!
Love,
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Chosen!
Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. 5God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
NLT Ephesians 1: 4-5
Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
Ephesians 1:11
Jesus has chosen you today, if you’ve chosen Him!
So why did God choose you?
You know God is not ashamed of us if we’re not ashamed of Him. God accepts us if we accept Him. God is not afraid of what we think we can’t do, because He knows exactly what He has created us to do.
You may have said to yourself “I’ve never been really good at anything, never specialized in anything. I don’t even really have anything to show for myself.” Maybe somebody even said this to you.
If you can believe it, you’re actually on your path to success in Christ, because when you look at most of the people that God chose to do something great, they felt the same way you do.
I’ve felt this way and sometimes I still do.
Jesus looked at the 5 loaves of bread and the 2 fish and He saw more. He said it was enough! He looks at you and He sees more. He says you’re enough!
Moses who would lead God’s people out of Egypt said,
Lord, please! Send anyone else (Exodus 4:13).” Humble beginnings!
He said, “God who am I to lead these people, they won’t even listen to me besides, I can’t even talk right!” Even though he grew up as a prince in Egypt and lived like one, he felt washed up, besides it had been 40 years.
He was 80 years old and God was calling him to the purpose of his life, but he was content with being a shepherd over animals, because he allowed his past failures to overshadow his purpose.
Today maybe that’s you. Maybe you’ve let failures, and mistakes determine your ability and you may feel that you’ve never done anything great, so God can count you out, but God has chosen you just as you are, even if nobody else has.
Everybody has failures and mistakes and will continue to have them, but many times you’ll find that if you had not made that mistake, you wouldn’t have figured certain things out. That’s how penicillin was discovered, by accident, look up Alexander Flemings.
People who have felt unqualified, have actually done some of the greatest works for God. Moses is my example today!
God was like, “Moses, I didn’t set this bush on fire for nothin. This bush represents the fact the you will be on fire for me, but you will not get burned. No one will be able to touch you “It’s Me, not you. You think that you can do this alone? No, No, No! With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Moses said, “How can I do this?” God said, “I Am”. I Am what you need me to be, to do what you gotta do” He said ,
Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? 12Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
Exodus 4:11-12
God also knows when we need help to accomplish His purpose so He sent Aaron to help Moses out, until he got his rhythm and really in Christ we all need help!
It was God who empowered Moses to stand before the Pharaoh of Egypt and tell him to let God’s people go. It was God who empowered Moses to send those plagues on Egypt. It was God who empowered Moses to part the red sea and lead the people out. It was God who empowered Moses to be able to tolerate what the bible says was a unbelieving and stiff-necked people.
Difficulty?
They still had a slavery mentality, but that’s some of us today. Christ has set you free, but maybe you’re still enslaved with the old way of thinking.
Oh yeah! Moses had to deal with some difficult people and he made some mistakes, yet and still God found him worthy to talk to Him face to face.
Yes, in Christ you will have to deal with some difficult people and situations, even more when you’re in Christ.
At one point, even Moses’ brother and sister didn’t even feel that he was worthy of God’s honor. Miriam said, “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?”, but God’s calling is not based on our qualifications, but rather whom He chooses to perform His work through and so he tells Aaron and Miriam,
“he is faithful in all my house.
8 With him I speak face to face,
clearly and not in riddles;
he sees the form of the Lord.
Why then were you not afraid
to speak against my servant Moses?”
Paul says,
26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
1 Corinthians 1:26-30
It’s not about what you were when you first believed…
It’s about what makes out of you.
Those who choose Christ are Chosen and you will never be the same, if you allow God to change you.
God finds pleasure in making us apart of His family and a child loves to copy their parents. IF you have children you may know what I’m talking about.
Without Jesus we are nothing. Nobody can boast!
See those of us who are weak become greater than those considered to be strong, in the world. Those of us who are simple become wiser than those who are seen to be the smartest and those of us who formerly had no influence, influence the influencers, because God is with us and Christ is living inside of us and there is nothing impossible with God.
We have to stop trying to be what everybody else wants us to be and be who God has called us to be and if an opportunity falls in line with God’s will then great, but it’s God’s call.
Only God’s will and God’s plan can satisfy God’s standard and if we’re counting sheep, when we’re supposed to be fishers of men, then we’re going to fall short of God’s purpose. Meaning find out what God’s will is for your life, but know that the main purpose of a Christian is to tell everybody what Jesus Christ has done for us!
You may be experiencing the wilderness right now, but if you’re walking with God you’re headed to the promise land.
God sees you, He knows you, He’s working with you, He’s working for you and Christ is operating through you, if you are truly chosen.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:2-4
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:9-10
So Why were you chosen? It’s simple, because God loves you!
If you don’t know whether God has chosen you, or not, you can find out by your decision to choose Christ or reject Christ today.
Salvation Plan
If you have not received Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, then do it now, and you will be a child of God and your citizenship will be in heaven with Jesus Christ!
Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
SAY this beginning PRAYER:
God I’m a sinner and right now I turn from my sins. I ask you to forgive my sins, that I may be right with you. I believe that Jesus Christ: lived, died and that He rose from the dead. Right now, I ask you Jesus to be my Savior and Lord, that I may have eternal life in heaven. Thank you God for saving me. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
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A Magnificent Plan, it was!
Its what God had in mind all along, to bruise HIM and fill HIM with grief.
THE PLAN:
That Christ give himself as an offering for our filthy sins, so that He’d see life come from it; a multitude of children- heirs!
For Christ DIED Once for ALL SINS, wanting to bring us safely home to God. And though His body died, His spirit lives on, and Gods plan will deeply prosper through Him. 1 peter 3:18
Who would have thought Gods saving power would look like this?
We never saw it coming; we searched for a handsome king on a white horse, ROYALTY, we thought.
But what good could come out of Nazareth? John 1:46
Yet, when Christ sees what’s accomplished by the anguish of His soul, He WILL be satisfied!
Because of His experience on the cross, He has counted YOU and ME righteous before Him, God.
An extravagant reward, the best of everything, and highest honor to Christ!
Because He looked death in the face and didn’t flinch, yes He embraced the company of the lowest.
Christ took on His shoulders the sins of us all.
He took up the cause of the “black sheep,” taking the title away from us.
Yes! Hooray! We are free to live RIGHTEOUSLY through Him.
“For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world…” He said. John 18:37
Immanuel
God is truly with us! Matt 1:23
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the GOVERNMENT will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called WONDERFUL, COUNSLOR, MIGHTY GOD, EVERLASTING FATHER, PRINCE OF PEACE. Isaiah 9:6
Yes, it was JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah 53 MSG, TLB
Merry Christmas everyone, and Happy New Years!
I pray this series has truly blessed you and helped you to see the reason for Christmas. It’s so easy to get lost in the hype of things: shopping, décor, sweets!
Truth is, Christ birth was part of a large plan to save us.
Christ has given us salvation. He does not force this truly wonderful free gift on us -no, this gift is your CHOICE.
There are so many things that we are willing to do in life that makes no sense. Yet, coming to Christ is the only thing that truly does. Can you imagine freedom and TRUE happiness?
Salvation Plan
If you are ready say this starting prayer: confess it with your mouth and believe it with your heart.
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose to give me life. Right now Lord, I turn from my sins opening my heart and life for You to come in. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus name, Amen. (Romans 10:9)
Next Steps
Read the Book of John in the Bible. Find out who Christ is, and how He loves you, yes you!
Come back and read through our Live Inspired posts, videos and Today’s Devotions, to gain wisdom and insight into God’s Word. It is a guide to you as you read His Word, the Bible.
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He was beaten, He was tortured.
“Where are you from?” The judge demanded, but He didn’t say a word. John19:9
Like a lamb taken to be slaughtered and a sheep being sheared, Jesus took it all in silence.
“Charges?” The judge demands from us, Christ’s OWN people.
Well, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.” Spoke the lie from our mouth. John 19:29-30
Justice miscarried
Justice miscarried, and He was led off; did anyone of us really know what was happening?
Ha! “He was so good at helping others,” we scoffed at Him, “Let’s see Him save Himself IF He is really God’s chosen One, the MESSIAH.” Luke23:35
So He DIED, without a thought for His own welfare, beaten bloody FOR the sins of US ALL.
Yet, loving us till the end, He prayed:
“Father, forgive THESE PEOPLE, for they don’t know what they are doing.”
For there was no greater love
than that He laid down His life for His friends, us! Luke 23:34, John 15:13
Trusting, yes trusting God, yet being God Himself, He spoke with His last breath -arms spread out wide on the cross:
“Father, I COMMIT my spirit to you…It is FINSIHED.”
Luke23:46, John19:30
Guilty
Yes, guilty some of us felt afterward.
Bullies we were, this man never hurt a soul, or said one WORD that wasn’t TRUE.
He’s gone forever, we thought; so we buried Him like a criminal, but in a rich man’s grave…….
Isaiah 53 MSG,TLB
Why didn’t He save Himself?
You might ask, “Why didn’t He save Himself?” Christ did not come into the world to save Himself, but YOU and I.
“Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and He would send them instantly? But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what is happening now?”
For God SO loved the WORLD that He gave His ONLY begotten son, that WHOEVER believes in Him would not die, but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” John 3:16-17
This grace God gives is for you and I to obtain through faith and a personal relationship with Him. Christ has paid every sin we have to bear on the cross, THERE IS NO CONDEMATION for those IN Christ. But without Him, your sins are yours and you stand condemned on the day of judgement. Romans 8:1
Salvation Plan
Will you accept what God has given you today? If you are ready, say this starting prayer: confess it with your mouth and believe it with your heart.
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose to give me life. Right now Lord, I turn from my sins opening my heart and life for You to come in. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus name, Amen. (Romans 10:9)
Next Steps
Read the Book of John in the Bible. Find out who Christ is, and how He loves you, yes you!
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Who could believe a story like this?
There was man -a scraggy seedling, but tender and green like a beautiful plant, growing from hard and parched ground. At least, that’s how God saw Him.
There was nothing attractive about Him, nothing to cause us to take a second look.
Like an outcast in society, He was looked down on, passed over; a man of MANY sorrows, acquainted with the bitterest of grief.
“Beat Him up in our own alleys, strike His back 39x with a cat of nine tails!”
We turned our backs on Him.
Here He comes -look the other way!
Like the worst of bullies, we mocked Him, “Here, your crown of thorns, ‘All hail the King of the Jews!’”
Then we slapped the mess out of Him – “Kill Him!” Our voices echoed. (John14:1-3,6)
Who knew He was bearing our grief, that our sorrows are what weighed Him down, our disfigurement, ALL things wrong with us?
Ha! We assumed His troubles were a punishment from God, for His own failure.
The truth?
Yes, give me the truth.
Actually, this man was wounded; ripped and torn for our sins. Yes, even bruised and crushed for your sins.
We’ve done wrong before God! He was not pleased with how we strayed from Him like sheep, going our own way, living “YOLO”.
This man we bullied, came that though we beat Him harshly, His bruises is what heals us.
Yes, God piled our sins, everything you and I did wrong on Him: yes, on Him.
“Guilty!” Is what the judge charged us with.
My head low. “That’s it, I’m doomed; to hell I go.”
“No!” Jesus shouted for ME, for YOU. I will take the guilt. Punish Me.
Alright then, “CRUCIFY HIM!” we yelled, yes, “Crucify Him!” John19:6
Let the unrighteous, fornicator, idolater, adulterer, homosexual, sodimite, thief, covetous, drunkard, slanderous, and robber go –Barabbas! 1Corinthians6:9-11
Set free, we were -a guiltless man, for a guilty WORLD: Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The burdens of this world are heavy, yet, Christ took it all to the cross, so that we might be set FREE. He has never been willing that any should perish, but that ALL should come into the knowledge of Him.
Salvation Plan
Today, salvation is yours when you open your heart to Him; ALL your sins are washed away by His blood. Will you let Christ in and celebrate the TRUE meaning of Christmas?
If you are ready, say this starting prayer: confess it with your mouth and believe it with your heart.
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose to give me life. Right now Lord, I turn from my sins opening my heart and life for You to come in. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Next Steps
Read the Book of John in the Bible. Find out who Christ is, and how He loves you, yes you!
Come back and read through our Live Inspired posts, videos and Today’s Devotions, to gain wisdom and insight into God’s Word. It is a guide to you as you read His Word, the Bible.
We hope today’s message has blessed you, share it with someone to show how Jesus loves them, and what’s really behind Christmas. Don’t miss parts 2 and 3!
Love,
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