John 16:12-15
Everything the Holy Spirit says comes from Christ, who got his knowledge/ authority from God.
Therefore, all I received from the Holy Spirit is reliable.
Monday, November 30, 2015
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Monday, November 23, 2015
John 15:9-17
John 15:9-17
Jesus loved us as the Father loved us. His Father sent him to die and He willingly did so. There is no greater love than to die for another. Only if I keep his commands will I love him.
I don't obey God in everything. I pick and chose. Could this be the answer I've been looking for?
Jesus loved us as the Father loved us. His Father sent him to die and He willingly did so. There is no greater love than to die for another. Only if I keep his commands will I love him.
I don't obey God in everything. I pick and chose. Could this be the answer I've been looking for?
Friday, November 20, 2015
John 15:1-8
John 15:1-8
Christ is my source of power. It is only through him that I can succeed. If I unplug this computer it will run on battery for a while, but even that power comes from the source. When I ignore God I can function, but only for a while.
Christ is my source of power. It is only through him that I can succeed. If I unplug this computer it will run on battery for a while, but even that power comes from the source. When I ignore God I can function, but only for a while.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
John 14:15-31
John 14:15-31
“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
Dear God. Teach me to love your Son. My entire life I have obeyed from fear of punishment. Help me make my motivation one of love.
“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
Dear God. Teach me to love your Son. My entire life I have obeyed from fear of punishment. Help me make my motivation one of love.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
John 14:5-14
John 14:5-14
Everything Jesus did was the power of the father through him. Jesus said he would do anything we ask for us to Glorify the father.
I cannot do it without you God.
Everything Jesus did was the power of the father through him. Jesus said he would do anything we ask for us to Glorify the father.
I cannot do it without you God.
Friday, November 13, 2015
John 14:1-4
John 14:1-4
Jesus said he is preparing a place for those who believe in him. I know I believe, but at the same time there I days when I struggle with unbelief.
Jesus said he is preparing a place for those who believe in him. I know I believe, but at the same time there I days when I struggle with unbelief.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
John 13:31-38
John 13:31-38
Do I love fellow Christians the was God loves me? Let's be kind and say work in progress.
Do I love fellow Christians the was God loves me? Let's be kind and say work in progress.
Monday, November 9, 2015
John 13:18-30
John 13:18-30
Jesus predicts who would betray him and even then the disciples were so thick they did not get it. Yet what a I? I KNOW who Jesus is. I KNOW what he wants of me. Yet I'm so thick and full of willful sin that I don't do what he requires.
Jesus predicts who would betray him and even then the disciples were so thick they did not get it. Yet what a I? I KNOW who Jesus is. I KNOW what he wants of me. Yet I'm so thick and full of willful sin that I don't do what he requires.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
John 13:1-17
John 13:1-17
The washing of feet in Jewish culture was for the lowest of the low. Even in our culture most people find feet gross. Yet Jesus, being fully aware of His deity, washed the feet of his disciples. All of them. Even the one whom he knew was going to betray him.
I have to let Jesus wash me. I also have to be a servant. To everyone.
The washing of feet in Jewish culture was for the lowest of the low. Even in our culture most people find feet gross. Yet Jesus, being fully aware of His deity, washed the feet of his disciples. All of them. Even the one whom he knew was going to betray him.
I have to let Jesus wash me. I also have to be a servant. To everyone.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
John 12:37-50
John 12:37-50
God hardened some of their hearts. Oh that I don't get to the point where mine is so hard I know longer make the right choices.
Many believed, but they allowed fear of man to hold them back. MY LIFE.
Jesus is my Savior. God will be my judge if I chose to ignore Jesus words.
God hardened some of their hearts. Oh that I don't get to the point where mine is so hard I know longer make the right choices.
Many believed, but they allowed fear of man to hold them back. MY LIFE.
Jesus is my Savior. God will be my judge if I chose to ignore Jesus words.
Monday, November 2, 2015
John 12:20-36
John 12:20-36
Jesus was going to follow God's will even though it troubled. him. He cared only for God's glory. Believe in the light.
I tend to follow my will for my pleasure.
Jesus was going to follow God's will even though it troubled. him. He cared only for God's glory. Believe in the light.
I tend to follow my will for my pleasure.
Friday, October 30, 2015
John 12:12-19
John 12:12-19
Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Once again fulfilling prophesy. Once again the Pharisees were stymied as they were losing power and influence over the people.
Knowing that a conqueror rides a stallion and a leader offering peace rides a donkey, Jesus was showing them that he was offering peace.
What do I do with God's offer of peace?
Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Once again fulfilling prophesy. Once again the Pharisees were stymied as they were losing power and influence over the people.
Knowing that a conqueror rides a stallion and a leader offering peace rides a donkey, Jesus was showing them that he was offering peace.
What do I do with God's offer of peace?
Thursday, October 29, 2015
John 12:1-10
John 12:1-10
Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus and wiped them with her hair.
Judas complained about the waste.
The leaders plotted to kill Lazarus too since people believed in Jesus as a result of his resurrection.
Mary is my example of showing Christ's value.
Judas is my example of one who loved money, not people.
The Jewish leaders are the example of what happens when people try to "help" God when they feel he is being dishonored.
I feel I play all three roles in my daily walk. Sometimes I value God. Other times I value money. And then there are days when I know what is best and I "help".
Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus and wiped them with her hair.
Judas complained about the waste.
The leaders plotted to kill Lazarus too since people believed in Jesus as a result of his resurrection.
Mary is my example of showing Christ's value.
Judas is my example of one who loved money, not people.
The Jewish leaders are the example of what happens when people try to "help" God when they feel he is being dishonored.
I feel I play all three roles in my daily walk. Sometimes I value God. Other times I value money. And then there are days when I know what is best and I "help".
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
John 11:45-57
John 11:45-57
Many believed in Jesus because of his raising Lazarus. Still others ran and told the leaders. It makes me wonder what people believe when they see what I do. I may be the only Jesus that a person sees in their life.
The chief priest prophesied that Jesus would die. This is the first time I really read this and had this part stand out. These guys must have really thought they were doing God's will. They plotted to kill him.
Now Jesus ministry became more withdrawn. In the previous chapters were learned that no one could touch Jesus because it was not his time and he was doing the will of God. However, God did give us a brain. We, like Jesus need to use it. We don't purposely put ourselves out there to be killed, unless we are very sure this is what God wants from us.
Many believed in Jesus because of his raising Lazarus. Still others ran and told the leaders. It makes me wonder what people believe when they see what I do. I may be the only Jesus that a person sees in their life.
The chief priest prophesied that Jesus would die. This is the first time I really read this and had this part stand out. These guys must have really thought they were doing God's will. They plotted to kill him.
Now Jesus ministry became more withdrawn. In the previous chapters were learned that no one could touch Jesus because it was not his time and he was doing the will of God. However, God did give us a brain. We, like Jesus need to use it. We don't purposely put ourselves out there to be killed, unless we are very sure this is what God wants from us.
Friday, October 23, 2015
John 11:38-44
John 11:38-44
God heard Jesus' prayer and Jesus knew it. God raise Lazarus from the dead.
God hears my prayers. What can I encounter that is harder than raising the dead?
God heard Jesus' prayer and Jesus knew it. God raise Lazarus from the dead.
God hears my prayers. What can I encounter that is harder than raising the dead?
Thursday, October 22, 2015
John 11:17-37
John 11:17-37
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.Do you believe this?”
I noticed today the second half where Jesus says "whoever LIVES by believing". Now I ask myself, if Christ is my reason for living. I don't like my answer.
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.Do you believe this?”
I noticed today the second half where Jesus says "whoever LIVES by believing". Now I ask myself, if Christ is my reason for living. I don't like my answer.
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