A Sign For Proof

 

April 7

A SIGN FOR PROOF – Some Jews want a sign from Jesus, the Jewish Teacher from Nazareth to prove to them His Authority to do all that He is doing.  Are you being tricked into asking Jesus for signs of proof, so that you can trust His Authority? Be not deceived. Unbelief is your master. Seek the Spirit’s help to grant you wisdom. Think of it! If you believe that Jesus is God incarnate, who came in the form of a helpless Baby, many years ago, if you believe that God so loved the world that He came in His Son to die on a cruel cross, many years ago, and if you believe that God raised Jesus from the grave and He lives, then there is no need of a sign, Jesus Himself is the sign. 

By faith, we believe. In faith, we receive. Through faith, we live the full truth about Jesus. Amen!

Read John 2: 18

 

Jesus' Blood

 

The blood never fades, the Blood of Jesus,

It remains fresh and new to save all of us,

Sinners who’ve heard the Saviour’s pleading call,

Come to Me, I shed My blood to save all.

 

The blood never wanes, the Blood of Jesus,

It remains alive, strong and vigorous,

Its salvation works to do, and sustain,

Trust Him, He did not give His blood in vain.

 

The blood never wears, the Blood of Jesus,

It remains strong, true and impervious,

Nothing against its powers can prevail,

Look to Him, His blood just will never fail.

 

The blood never tires, the Blood of Jesus,

It remains doing, giving, generous,

No sinner who seeks Him will find Him fake,

Behold! He’s given His blood for your sake.

 

The blood never loses, the Blood of Jesus,

It remains potent and victorious,

Over every evil, He’s conqueror,

Surrender to Him, as Lord and Saviour.

Amen!

 

 

Beware Of Outside Influences

 

April 6

BEWARE OF OUTSIDE INFLUENCES – Things may be going well and peaceful in your faith community, but never stop being vigilant. Never ever presume that outside influences can’t bring about sorrowful and grievous behaviour to your place of peace. All is going well in Lystra, where Paul and Barnabas are spreading the Good News and where God is working marvellous miracles through Paul.  Paul is telling and proving to them about Jesus, crucified and risen, when people from outside, come in, win the crowd over and were most brutal to Paul. Keep your eyes open. Unwanted outside influences will come. Do not succumb. 

Holy Spirit, I cannot on my own, tell what is true and what is not. Save me from evil outside influences. Amen!

Read Acts 14: 19 – 20

 

Satan's Rule

 

April 5

SATAN’S RULE – Did you know that Satan has a kingdom where he rules?  Do you know that he sits on a throne, controlling all he can? The Lord is fully aware of this and even most cognizant of the fact that you, His disciple, live where Satan has his throne. In life, you may be living in less than ideal conditions. All around you may be nothing but the ways and lifestyles of those who are enemies of the cross, but you have held firm to your faith. Jesus is pleased that you have remained true to His Name. Keep persevering in faith. 

 

Keep me ever firm and resilient in You and for You. Amen!

 

Read Revelation 2: 12 - 17

 

Truth Can Bring Anger

 

April 4

TRUTH CAN BRING ANGER – Paul is giving the testimony of his life. He is free and bold to speak the truth of his past life and how he persecuted the church of Jesus Christ. They listen quietly and attentively, until Paul tells them that God told him that He was sending him far away to the Gentiles. Instantly, the crowd became a fire-ball of anger and wanted to rid the earth of Paul, saying that he was not fit to live. Take note that God was with His servant and rescued him. Speak God’s truth, even when it angers people. God will help you.

 

Father, I do not claim bravery and boldness, but I know that You will help me. Amen!

 

Read Acts 22: 21 - 25

 

Restoring God

 

April 3

RESTORING GOD – God is a Restorer! He can restore broken homes, bruised relationships, despairing hearts and sick minds. All who once knew His joy, the joy of His salvation, but lost it all, can now have it all restored. Almighty God, who is Sovereign Lord, delights in restoring the lost, the truant, the idle, all who hear His words and turn to Him. Nothing is impossible for Him to restore. Seek Him for restoration.

 

Lord Jesus, restore within me Your saving grace and make Your face shine upon me, that I may be saved. Amen!

 

Read Psalm 80:  1 - 3

 

 

Love Untold

 

April 2

LOVE UNTOLD – Jesus suffered for you. Yes, Love bore excruciating pain, torture, ridicule and utter shame just for you. Do you really believe that God Incarnate, literally left His home in heaven to come to earth to save sinners, including you? He was oppressed and afflicted, and was led to the cross like a lamb to the slaughter. Jesus bore it all and never complained, or blamed, or accused anyone. This was His Father’s will and He accepted it.  Will you accept the Work He completed on the cross for you? Will you not fully live unto Him only?

 

Loving, Sacrificing Jesus, how can I know what You have done for me and I remain impartial to such Love? Forgive me and chasten me, that I may surrender totally to You. Amen! 

Read Isaiah 53: 7 - 9

 

Do Not Be A Fool

April 1

DO NOT BE A FOOL – The Bible readily speaks of fools and gives vivid descriptions of who fools are. None of us as believers, likes to think that she or he is a fool and would quickly deny any such title. However, our lives tell the truth whether we are fools or not. It is the fool who not only says that there is no God, but the actions of fools show the folly of their deception. They are thoroughly deceived about sin and God’s provision for sinners, and so they mock at making amends for sin. Jesus has come, He has suffered and He has died so that you can be saved from your sins. Be not a fool and forfeit His Divine grace.

 

Spirit Divine, save me from the ways of the fool. Amen!

 

Read Proverbs 14: 7 - 9

 

 

Light To Gentiles

 

March 31

LIGHT TO GENTILES – Gentiles are people who are not Jews. Today, Gentiles are not Christians.  They come in all different forms and persuasions. I know for a fact that to many believers, whose belief is powered by law and not grace, I am a Gentile. What about you? Who are you? If, for whatever reason, you are considered a Gentile by any standard, leap for joy. Praise God that in Jesus you have light and hope. Jesus was and still is a light for revelation to the Gentiles.

 

Thank You Father for Your marvellous and precious Son, Jesus Christ, who has not excluded us Gentiles. Amen!   

 

Read Luke 2: 29 - 32

 

Your Word

 

Your Word is a lamp to my feet, weary, 

That takes away all of its heaviness,

You make them light like the deer’s, surefooted,

Your Word takes away all my unsureness.  

 

Your Word is a lamp to my feet, all blind,

That removes from me all my ignorance,

Making them wise to the deceiver’s ploys,

Your Word gives perfect wisdom and guidance.

 

Your Word is a lamp to my feet, so dark,

That eliminates all my doubts and fears,

Changing my stumbling, blundering gait,

Your Word, the produce of discernment bears.

 

Your Word is a lamp to my feet of faith,

Anchoring, guiding, in myriads of ways,

Feet obedience, in daily surrender,

Your Word, its beauty in such feet displays.

Amen!