The daily verse for 8/4 is Psalm 8:4, "what are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them?" GNT
In this psalm, David is recognising and praising our God, who created people to rule over His creation. To think that the mighty all-powerful God of the universe thinks of us and cares so much for us is sometimes mind-boggling. David was right. Who are we? We are the ones He loves. How very blessed we are.
The Message translation says this so beautifully, starting with verse 3 and continuing through verse 4, "I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, your handmade sky-jewelry, Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then I look at my micro-self and wonder, Why do you bother with us? Why take a second look our way?
That's pretty poetic, but it's not justice. No, we get way more from our Creator than we deserve. Though we are small, His love for us is oh so BIG!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The Great Saving Plan
August is going to be a great month to share some of my favorite scripture, because Romans, Chapter 8, is one of my favorite chapters in the entire bible. If you have never read it, or haven't done so in a while, please take this opportunity to check it out. I will probably be sharing from it quite often this month.
I can only suppose that the devil doesn't want everyone to know about The Great Saving Plan. My entire Google account got hacked today and I couldn't access the account for a while and I lost today's entry. I pray that all is rectified and this one gets published.
Today is 8/3 and the perfect verse for today, or ANY day, is Romans 8:3, "The law of Moses could not save us, because of our sinful nature. But God put into effect a different plan to save us. He sent His own Son, in a human body like ours, except that ours are sinful. God destroyed sin's control over us by giving His Son as a sacrifice for our sins." NLT
What a plan! I'll take it! Who wouldn't?! No one in their right mind would turn down such a great deal, would they? Well, I guess I wasn't always in my right mind. For a while, I was arrogant enough to think I was smarter than God and I rejected Him and His plan for my life. But God forgave my sin and loved me anyway. Through Jesus, our Great Redeemer, my sins were forgiven. In, with, and through Him we can gain all the forgiveness and security we will ever need. It cost God everything, but is freely offered to us. I cannot think of a better Saving Plan.
I can only suppose that the devil doesn't want everyone to know about The Great Saving Plan. My entire Google account got hacked today and I couldn't access the account for a while and I lost today's entry. I pray that all is rectified and this one gets published.
Today is 8/3 and the perfect verse for today, or ANY day, is Romans 8:3, "The law of Moses could not save us, because of our sinful nature. But God put into effect a different plan to save us. He sent His own Son, in a human body like ours, except that ours are sinful. God destroyed sin's control over us by giving His Son as a sacrifice for our sins." NLT
What a plan! I'll take it! Who wouldn't?! No one in their right mind would turn down such a great deal, would they? Well, I guess I wasn't always in my right mind. For a while, I was arrogant enough to think I was smarter than God and I rejected Him and His plan for my life. But God forgave my sin and loved me anyway. Through Jesus, our Great Redeemer, my sins were forgiven. In, with, and through Him we can gain all the forgiveness and security we will ever need. It cost God everything, but is freely offered to us. I cannot think of a better Saving Plan.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
More Than Enough
It's 8/2 and today's verse is from Mark 8:2, "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. " NLT
How characteristic of Jesus to show compassion. He suddenly became concerned about the large number of people who had been with Him for three days and had run out of food. He was mindful that they would start on their way home and grow faint. This compassion led to Him making more than enough fish sandwiches for 4000 people out of a seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. This multiplication miracle was a result of the compassion of Christ. It was just one of many examples where Jesus cared about the needs of His people.
Jesus still cares about our needs. He also cares that we know Him, that we spend time with Him, listening to Him and getting to know Him and His ways. We will always witness His love when we spend time in His presence. It is there, that we will surely find our hunger satisfied by Him. He will always be more than enough for us. I'll pass on the fish sandwich. Just give me Jesus:-)
How characteristic of Jesus to show compassion. He suddenly became concerned about the large number of people who had been with Him for three days and had run out of food. He was mindful that they would start on their way home and grow faint. This compassion led to Him making more than enough fish sandwiches for 4000 people out of a seven loaves of bread and a few small fish. This multiplication miracle was a result of the compassion of Christ. It was just one of many examples where Jesus cared about the needs of His people.
Jesus still cares about our needs. He also cares that we know Him, that we spend time with Him, listening to Him and getting to know Him and His ways. We will always witness His love when we spend time in His presence. It is there, that we will surely find our hunger satisfied by Him. He will always be more than enough for us. I'll pass on the fish sandwich. Just give me Jesus:-)
Monday, August 1, 2011
Follow the Crowd!
The verse for 8/1 is from Matthew 8:1, "Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside." NLT
I'm not surprised that crowds of people followed Jesus when they came face-to-face with Him. I think being in His presence automatically draws one to Him. When I think of my own life, I can draw a parallel. There was a time, before I met Jesus, that I did whatever I wanted and lived according to my own desires. Then, I met Jesus! Everything changed. I could not resist the love that drew me to Him. I had to follow Him. I wanted to!
How about you? Have you met Him? Have you been in His presence? If you have, then you totally know what I mean. If you haven't, then I invite you to meet Him, to get into His presence. I think you will say "yes" to the same love and grace that made me follow Him. Come on and join the crowd that follows Jesus. It will change everything...forever!
I'm not surprised that crowds of people followed Jesus when they came face-to-face with Him. I think being in His presence automatically draws one to Him. When I think of my own life, I can draw a parallel. There was a time, before I met Jesus, that I did whatever I wanted and lived according to my own desires. Then, I met Jesus! Everything changed. I could not resist the love that drew me to Him. I had to follow Him. I wanted to!
How about you? Have you met Him? Have you been in His presence? If you have, then you totally know what I mean. If you haven't, then I invite you to meet Him, to get into His presence. I think you will say "yes" to the same love and grace that made me follow Him. Come on and join the crowd that follows Jesus. It will change everything...forever!
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