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Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 1:18
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:3
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
Peace is a Fruit
~ May we learn today how to tap into the peace of God that’s so ever-readily available to us as Christians.
Living with true peace can only be done by allowing the Holy Spirit to bear the fruit of His presence in our lives. Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” How incredible is it that we can have peace in this world through relationship with the Holy Spirit! The fact that true peace is solely a fruit of the Spirit takes the weight of peace off our shoulders.
It’s impossible to bear the fruit of peace apart from connectivity to God. It’s impossible to force peace in our lives because it’s impossible for us to bear fruit in our own strength. John 15:4 says, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” Peace is the fruit of abiding in the Holy Spirit. It’s the fruit of surrendering our perspectives, relationships, words, actions, thoughts, and emotions to Him.
If we are living without peace, it is because we have yet to allow the Holy Spirit to fill an area of our life with His presence. If our thoughts aren’t marked by the peace of God’s truth, it’s because we have yet to allow the Spirit to renew our minds with the Scripture He authored. If we’re without peace in our relationships, it’s because we haven’t allowed Him to reveal to us His heart for ourselves or others. If the opinion of man continually robs us of peace, it’s because we haven’t centered our lives around His opinion of us. The list continues but the point remains the same. To live with peace is to allow the Spirit to permeate every area of life with His powerful, loving, and transformative presence.
Romans 14:17 says, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” May you choose to seek the kingdom of God above all else today. May you allow the Holy Spirit to bring heaven to earth, not only in your life but everywhere you go today. Seek a greater measure of communion with the Holy Spirit today and enjoy the fruit of peace that comes from His nearness.
Growing in relationship with the Holy Spirit is like growing in relationship with anyone else. He is a person of the Trinity just like the Father and Jesus. It takes time to get to know someone. It takes effort to learn their wants, desires, and personality. If you pursue a deeper connection with the Spirit you will find it. May you grow in your awareness of your union with the Holy Spirit who dwells within you.
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~ published by: First 15
https://www.first15.org/
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Good Morning folks, Recently I started a real in-depth study of "Romans", I was really chugging along, then this morning I hit a real snag, my little ole brain would not pick up on anything, I mean I had no focus at all, then in the Interpreter's Bible, the guy who wrote the study on chapter 8 used a lot of 50 dollar words which caused me to spend more time in the dictionary than in God's word, finally I left it all behind, closed everything up and took a 5 min.break.....during this 5 minute break it came to me that Scripture plainly teaches us that the Holy Spirit will teach us all things, something that I have told many folks over the years----sometimes we are called to "practice what we tell others".....after my little break I came back and just read chapter 8 as it was written in my Bible, it helped, but I am still way out there somewhere......but.... I believe when the Holy Spirit wants me to know, then He will reveal it to me. My Bible says that Jesus is at the right hand of God and He sent the Holy Spirit as a helper for those who wish His help. I am a BIG believer in the presence of the Holy Spirit, and
I encourage folks to get to know the Holy Spirit----God is in heaven, Jesus is in heaven and the Holy Spirit is here with us....Now I have really opened a can of worms, so to speak.......God Bless and have a wonderful day
Contagious Anger
~ Trusting God with our pain not only leads to joy and peace, but also prevents our anger from spreading to others.
Scripture Reading:
"Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul." ~ Proverbs 22:24-25
Anger can wreak havoc on our body and soul, but outbursts and resentment aren’t just our own personal issues. An angry spirit is contagious. It can be passed from one person to another — and from one generation to the next.
God created us to live in fellowship with others, but bitterness can taint our relationships — and those closest to us usually suffer the most. For instance, children learn to respond to life’s situations by observing their parents’ example. They then develop similar attitudes and patterns of behavior.
Thankfully, God is in the heart-changing business. Just as we learn an irate person’s ways by association, we can also learn righteous ways by walking closely with the Lord. Christ calls us to come, learn from Him, and find rest for our souls:
"Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls." ~ Matthew 11:28-29
Which would you prefer: bitterness or Christ’s peace? Both require sacrifice. To maintain anger, you might have to forfeit healthy relationships and a godly heritage for your loved ones. But to acquire peace, ask God to help you leave your grudges, personal rights, and insults on the altar. Then watch Him fill your heart with joy and peace.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/contagious-anger
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Amen! Every day we wake up alive is a good day! Have a blessed day!
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A Bitter Root
~ Ask God to remove anything in your heart that keeps you trapped in darkness.
Scripture Reading:
"Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many." ~ Hebrews 12:14-15
Let’s consider a useful illustration that will help us understand the effects of resentment.
Hebrews 12:15 describes bitterness as a root. Where do you find roots? They are underground, gathering water and nutrients from the soil around them. Without the root, the vegetation would collapse and die.
Can you see how this image parallels your spiritual life? Perhaps you have a root of bitterness in the soil of your heart. Does the fact that it’s unseen mean that it is inert and harmless? Absolutely not! The root is doing its job — sucking the life from you to strengthen a cynical and hateful weed.
Thankfully, there’s a solution to the problem. “Once you were full of darkness,” the apostle Paul tells us, “but now you have light from the Lord. So, live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true” (Ephesians 5:8-9).
To kill a weed, you need to dig it up by the root. Pull the source of your resentment out of its hiding place. Bring it into the light and then throw it away for good.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
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Refined By Fire
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold — though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” ~ 1 Peter 1:6-7
Deeply seeded in each of us is an inherent fear of rejection. We can wear it on us like a heavy cloak, feeling its weight on our shoulders.
Rejection hurts. But rejection can be a refining fire. It can challenge our convictions, our attitudes, and our perceptions. It can put us to the test, so to speak. It can dig at the heart of who we truly are.
What part of us will we steadfastly refuse to alter, even if it risks garnering rejection from people around us? Rejection is not nearly as tragic as the stifling of one’s true self.
Jesus endured immense shaming, from political as well as religious leaders. The Bible tells us to expect the same kind of treatment from the world. If we embrace this, as Jesus embraced it, we can view rejection as a way to refine our faith into 24 carat gold.
Not everybody is going to love the choices we make. And sometimes people reject us because we are behaving badly, in which case we ought to repent. The challenge is to weed through various rejection, shedding the ugly parts rejection might expose while strengthening the parts of us that need to remain unchanged. Then trouble, no matter its source, becomes an opportunity to grow. To be refined.
And the result we are promised is praise, honor and glory from Jesus when He returns. When that day comes, all the rejection we have faced from people will seem as nothing compared to praise from our Lord.
For now, we are invited to see that time by faith, and choose a perspective that testing of our faith is preparation for that Day.
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~ published by: Yellow Balloons
https://yellowballoons.net
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For those of us that are born-again believers...i think we know...or we should know...because we often hear it said. When we are unsaved we dont have to get it together...we dont have to make things right in our life...we dont have to fix our self. What we have to do is come before God just as we are and ask for forgiveness and then God through his Son Jesus...and the Holy Spirit...they change us and God fixes us. We are a new creation...we are born again...right? So as a new creation...whats going on in your life today. Is there pain..sorrow..loneliness. Has maybe drugs or alcohol creep into your life and maybe even become a problem. Is it gambling..pornography..gossip or unforgiveness. Whats going on in your life thats messed everything up and maybe youre trying to put it past you. Maybe youre trying to make it better..maybe youre trying to fix things. However...have you have forgotten something about our Lord and Savior. Now listen..those things that are going on in our life..im not making light of it they are very real to us. But we have to remember we dont have to fix our self. As Believers were very good at quoting.."I can do all things through Jesus who gives me strength"..right. But do we really believe that? Read that verse again it says "I can do all things through Jesus who gives me strength"..through Jesus! We dont have to fix ourselves..we dont have to keep sweeping things under the rug. What we got to do is go before the throne and just like that day of salvation turn it all over to God and let him through Jesus...through the Holy Spirit..fix us. Listen to me folks..let me tell you first-hand what God can do. Ole Rick Sane who who lived 25 years of Helter Skelter madness from age 15 to 40 and i was so sick of that lifestyle. Remember the old saying "sick and tired of waking up sick and tired"...i tried to get it together to fix myself who knows how many times and i could not do it because my flesh and satan had such a grip on me. Let me be a Witness...let me use my testimony to tell you...If God could and did fix me..He can fix anybody! Yes i still have a lot of imperfections and rough edges...im still a sinner....but im talking about whatever youre going through today...turn it over to God and let him fix you. I think most of us love the old hymn "I surrender All"...sit there and sing that to yourself and sing it to God...and then with Faith give whatever is going on in your life to Jesus...let Jesus fix you!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2
“Let God have your life; He can do more with it than you can.”
-Dwight L. Moody-
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Psalm 62:8
the righteous shall move onward and forward; those with pure hearts shall become stronger and stronger.
Job 17:9
he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path.
Proverbs 2:7-9
How to be a Superhero: Step One
“The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity. And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s Word, cling to it, and patiently produce a large harvest.” ~ Luke 8:14-15
A superhero might be in a hurry to right the injustices of the world, to cleanse the rot of society. But in all the superhero movies, we see that the biggest struggle a superhero faces is curing the injustices within.
Justice and goodness starts on the inside.
Before we can truly contend for external justice, we have to win our internal fight, constantly choosing the spirit over the flesh. If we start rushing into external battles either to avoid the internal ones or in a false belief that solving the one will inevitably solve the other, we are on the slippery slope of losing our way.
The first step toward becoming a faith superhero is to seek goodness within ourselves. To be willing to discover and address hidden places, where truth and justice are lacking within our own hearts. Only by listening to the Spirit of God can this be achieved.
The best way to test whether we are making good inner choices is an honest evaluation of our behavior. Good soil produces vibrant plants. If we are sowing to the Spirit by choosing the Spirit, we should be reaping the fruits of the Spirit, such as peace and joy.
We change from the inside out. Yet we observe from the outside in. Our circumstances won’t transform our heart. Our heart transcends our circumstances.
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~ published by: Yellow Balloons
https://yellowballoons.net
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The Consequences of Anger
~ Holding on to our anger doesn’t accomplish God’s will; instead, it destroys us and poisons others.
Scripture Reading:
"A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again." ~ Proverbs 19:19
When’s the last time you were angry, and how did you respond? We all get agitated at one point or another — even God Himself feels anger. However, because we’re human, we don’t always respond in the best way. Ephesians 4:26 tells us, “Be angry, and yet do not sin.”
One way we often sin is by holding on to anger. When resentment takes up residence in our heart, it twists our thinking and emotions and robs us of peace. Then that bitterness can spill over into our relationships. We might speak hurtful words, even at those who aren’t the cause of the rage. Or we might pull away in self-protection to avoid future hurts.
While clinging to anger can damage our personal well-being and connection with others, an even more serious outcome is hindered fellowship with the Lord. A negative attitude hardens our heart and affects God’s work in and through us. It also grieves Him. Our Father wants to shower us with joy and peace, but angry hearts interfere with such blessings.
Are you harboring anger?
Unresolved bitterness could be buried so deep within your soul that you might not even realize it’s there. Feeling anger occasionally is normal, but clinging to negativity is destructive. Ask God to reveal any hidden resentment. Release it to Him and take hold of the riches of Christ.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/the-consequences-of-anger
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And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Are you putting your faith and trust in the Lord? Some people seem to trust God with their eternal salvation, but they have trouble trusting Him for their every-day life. God is the same yesterday, today, forever...its us humans that are always changing. We are hot then we are cold in our belief....we have a yes then a no to our thoughts and words....we make up our minds then we change it...we give our burdens to God then we take them back. We humans...we really are a flaky bunch! Look it friends. God never promised this life here on planet earth to be a cake walk or a stroll thru the rose garden. We as believers are going to have sickness and problems just like everyone else. And...just because we know Jesus as Lord...dont mean that He is going to come riding in on a white horse to save the day all the time and make our life easy. God dont operate like that. Yes... God wants the very best for us...but only God knows what that is. Our feeble little minds are pretty much looking in the wrong direction a good deal of the time! So...our loving heavenly Father gives us what we need...when we need it...be it good or not so good. As we look back on our christian lives...we can see quite a bit of sorrow...suffering...as well as blessings and joy. Its all for a reason. A Godly reason. Let us always put our complete faith and trust in God no matter what our circumstances are, Good...bad...happy or sad...sometimes even tragic..In the long run what we obtain from all of our lifes experiences is "sovereign God"...in complete control of everything all the time... molding us into the likeness of Jesus! I mean...that really is what life here on planet earth is about isnt it...allowing God to mold us into the likeness of Jesus in preparation of heaven! Think about it!
I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long
Psalm 25:5
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8
“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalm 18:2
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Hebrews 13:8
“This world is not my home, I’m just passing through,
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.
The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore.”
-Albert Brumley-
For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.
Hebrews 13:14
Put God’s Priorities First
~ If we trust God and seek to honor Him in our decisions, we’ll have the chance to see Him work mightily.
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-14
Imagine if God showed up and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I’ll give it to you.” How would you answer? Most of us would ask for loved ones’ safety, enough money to meet our needs, or a long, healthy life. Solomon may have been tempted to name something similar — but he made a different request. What he wanted was an understanding heart so he could serve God’s people well.
Solomon’s life was full of personal needs and desires not so different from our own. But when given the opportunity to ask God for anything, he prioritized the Lord’s concerns. God was so pleased with the request that He gave Solomon not only wisdom but riches and honor as well (1 Kings 3:13)! This encounter foreshadows Jesus’ words in the Gospel of Matthew:
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.” ~ Matthew 6:33
God won’t necessarily give wealth, influence, or long life because we put His priorities first, but He will always be faithful to provide all we need according to His purposes. Solomon’s heart was set on seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness, and the Lord honored that in a multitude of ways — both tangible and intangible. When we make God’s priorities ours, we too will have the chance to see Him work mightily in our life.
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/put-god-s-priorities-first
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The Search For an Honest Man
I love this story which reportedly came from Sports Illustrated: The game was played in Wellington, Florida. In it, a seven-year-old first baseman, Tanner Munsey, fielded a ground ball and tried to tag a runner going from first to second base.
The umpire, Laura Benson, called the runner out, but young Tanner immediately ran to her side and said, "Ma'am, I didn't tag the runner." Umpire Benson reversed herself, sent the runner to second base, and Tanner's coach gave him the game ball for his honesty.
Two weeks later, Laura Benson was again the umpire and Tanner was playing shortstop when a similar play occurred. This time Benson ruled that Tanner had missed the tag on a runner going to third base, and she called the runner safe. Tanner looked at Benson and without saying a word, tossed the ball to the catcher and returned to his position.
Benson sensed something was wrong. "Did you tag the runner?" She asked Tanner.
His reply: "Yes."
Benson then called the runner out. The opposing coaches protested until she explained what had happened two weeks earlier. "If a kid is that honest," she said, "I have to give it to him."
It may be that no Christian characteristic has suffered more in our society than honesty. It's lacking in the workplace, it's lacking in many of our marriages, it's lacking in our government, and sometimes it's even lacking in our churches. Like Diogenes of ancient Greece, we sometimes feel the urge to take our lantern and begin our search for an honest man.
There is something about Christians that should stand out like a neon sign on a dark night. Jesus wants his people to be known as a people of truth. We should establish a reputation, like Tanner, for speaking the truth even when it would benefit us to do otherwise. Then, and only then, will those around us trust what we say without hesitation, without wondering whether we really mean what we say or not.
"Therefore, putting away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another.” ~ Ephesians 4:25
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Good day to you brother plugger! I have a blest day everyday - and I suspect you do too!
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G'Morning Bible Board folks----may each of you have a very Blest Week----
Being a Carrier of Joy
~ May God fill us all with a greater measure of His joy today, and a greater understanding of how to carry that joy into a world in desperate need of it.
As disciples of Jesus, we are to carry the joy of our salvation everywhere we go. You and I have the power to change atmospheres on earth with the joy of the Spirit. We have the power to brighten people’s days, break off heaviness, and lead people to a deeper revelation of the goodness of our Lord when we reflect His joy to others.
God is a joyful God. He is the inventor of happiness and fun.
Luke 15:10 says: “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Nehemiah 8:10 tells us: “the joy of the Lord is our strength.”
In order to truly declare to the world who our heavenly Father is, we must be carriers of joy. We must be a people marked by the joy that only comes from restored relationship with an all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving God.
It’s taken me a long time to learn and an even longer time to realize the truth that circumstances, people, trials, work, and worldly stress do not have the inherent ability to steal my joy. It’s when I open my heart to outside elements that I allow stresses to come in like robbers and take what is rightfully mine in the Lord. It’s when I allow a fellow driver, a time crunch, a negative comment, or a troublesome problem to take precedence over the joy and hope I have in Jesus that I step outside of my allotted portion of peace.
To be carriers of joy, we have to choose to value the fruit of the Spirit over worldly emotions. We have to choose to only open our hearts to the things of God and shrug off that which is fleeting. If we don’t take control of our thoughts and cast any fear, worry, or doubt on the shoulders of our heavenly Father, the circumstances of this world will rule our emotions rather than the steadfast joy of the Spirit.
Isaiah 55:12 says: “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
The Lord longs to make us a people that go out in joy. He longs to make us children who are overwhelmed by His love to the degree that the cares of this world pale in comparison to His grace and affections.
Ask the Lord for perspective today.
Allow the Spirit to help you focus your attention on the true purpose for which you were created: restored relationship with your heavenly Father. Choose the joy of the Lord over the stress and cares of the world. Choose to “be led forth in peace” rather than led by your flesh. And experience today the lifestyle of carrying the joy of the Lord with you everywhere you go. May others come to know the abundant goodness of your heavenly Father through the way you exude joy.
Our heavenly Father is much more patient than we often believe. He is not in a rush with you. He will not let you miss His perfect will for your life if you are willing to follow Him in obedience.
• Trust in His timing.
• Cast off the burden of paving your own way to an impactful life.
• Take time to become a carrier of joy by resting in His presence and getting to know His heart.
• Allow His perspective of patience to become your perspective.
May you be filled with peace and joy in the knowledge of your God’s great love for you.
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~ published by: First 15
https://www.first15.org/
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"The Bible" series is very moving! Made me cry a few times, and I learn something new everytime I watch it, I bought a bunch of copies on dvd and sent it to family and friends a few years ago
CM , I also watched part of the series "The Bible" on The History channel yesterday in between basketball games and agree it is a great very accurate series with good acting. I enjoyed the series a lot.
The best news of the Christian gospel is that the supremely glorious Creator of the universe has acted in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to remove every obstacle between us and himself so that we may find everlasting joy in seeing and savoring his infinite beauty.
-Charles Spurgeon-
Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.
-Josh McDowell-
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
Romans 6: 4-5
“The resurrection of Jesus changes the face of death for all His people. Death is no longer a prison, but a passage into God’s presence. Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets and shut it up in a tomb, but it will rise!
-John Stott-
Jesus Has Risen.........After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 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. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
Matthew 28: 1-10
Come Alive
~ Stop for a moment to praise the Lord for His faithfulness and endless mercy.
Scripture Reading: Zechariah 10:1
It’s amazing how death and life occur so close together. It’s said that dawn comes just after the darkest hour of night. And just when we suspect we cannot survive another moment of winter’s dormancy and darkness, spring arrives.
It comes as just a hint, a whisper. A tinge of green too small to see — and yet somehow, we perceive that the once barren forest is not entirely lifeless anymore. Soon birdsong wakes us in the morning, and flower buds peek through the ground. Where once there was only last year’s death, suddenly new life bursts through.
It is the Lord who holds the keys to this mystery — the Creator who sings the song that turns the earth toward another year of life. And through it all, we learn to see, to trust, to know that the God whose faithfulness is vividly present in spring has never left us, not even during the darkest moments of winter.
The Creator who planted the first garden in Genesis, who will plant the Tree of Healing in Revelation, delivers showers of spring rain to us today — bringing the earth back to life. Bringing us back to life. As this month ends, let us pray together:
"Giver of Life, You have never left our side. We look to You now with gratitude and worship."
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~ published by: In Touch Ministries
https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions/come-alive
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Bible teaches that our lives here on earth are like a vapor that appears for a brief moment, then is quickly dissipated
Been watching "The Bible" on History channel today! Wow! That is a suburb series! Great acting, great soundtrack, very moving!
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