Month: January 2024

31
Jan
2024
Satisfaction Guaranteed

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Revelation 2:7 – Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

Listen Up!

Jesus urges us to lean in and carefully heed the Spirit’s instructions for living counter-culturally as faithful believers. Obeying His voice positions us for blessing.

Though reviled by society, we must stay true to God’s values. Our citizenship is in heaven where an amazing inheritance awaits all who overcome in Christ.

Reserved for the Faithful

Paradise was barred after the Fall. Now, Christ promises crown conquerors the right to eat again from the tree of life in heaven’s restored Eden. What wondrous assurance!

As we follow the Spirit’s promptings, heavenly hope sustains us. Our struggling is not in vain. Eternal delight awaits where we’ll feast in unbroken fellowship with God.

Lord, Help Me Listen

Lord, tune my ears to hear Your Spirit’s voice above the noise and lies of culture. By Your grace, I want to live as an overcomer. Nourish my soul with the hope of paradise restored where I will dine at Your table.

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30
Jan
2024
Bright and Morning Star

Bright and Morning Star

Revelation 22:16 – “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”

A New Day is Dawning

In calling Himself the Morning Star, Jesus signals the arrival of a new day. The long darkness is fading as the Son rises with healing light and hope. This imagery fuels eager anticipation for Christ’s return.

The night seems overwhelming until we catch sight of the Morning Star ushering in the new dawn. Despite surrounding gloom, we can lift eyes to the Dayspring who is coming soon!

Christ Our Guiding Star

Weary travelers navigated at night by fixing eyes on the North Star. Likewise, we journey through the darkness steered by our Morning Star; Jesus! His penetrating light directs our path until He appears.

On the cloudiest nights, the Morning Star pierces through just before sunrise. We have this certain hope that Christ will split the darkness! His coming is near.

Lord, Rise in Our Waiting Hearts

Lord Jesus, this world often feels bleak and cheerless. But You are the bright Morning Star sent to guide our way until the full light of Your presence floods the earth. Dawn in our waiting hearts.

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29
Jan
2024
Instruments of Righteousness

Instruments of Righteousness

Romans 6:12 – Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.

Deceptive Allure of Sin

Though Christ has broken sin’s control, its residual influence remains while we’re on earth. If given an inch, sin will seize a mile in our lives. So we must be vigilant guarding our minds and bodies.

Sin employs clever deception – enticing us by omission of consequences and overstating temporary pleasures. We must recognize its tactics rather than blindly cooperate.

Yielding Our Bodies to God

As an act of worship, actively present your body to God daily as an instrument of righteousness, not wickedness. Ask Him to govern your eyes, hands, and speech for holy purposes.

Consciously yielding control protects us from drifting into sinful complacency. Regularly re-consecrate your body to purity and righteousness.

Lord, Guard My Vulnerable Heart

Lord, sin still crouches at my door, desiring to devour me. Daily I confess my weakness and total dependence on Your Spirit to restrain evil desires. Make my body an instrument You wield for righteous purposes.

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28
Jan
2024
Gift of Abundant Grace

Gift of Abundant Grace

Romans 5:17 – For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

Contrasting Effects

While Adam’s sin ushered death into the world, Christ came to overwhelm sin with surpassing grace and the gift of righteousness. His redemption reverses the curse with boundless blessings.

Christ more than erased Adam’s damage. He pours out radical grace that takes us further than the original paradise. In Him, we are adopted children given authority to reign.

Far Greater Provision

Imagine being imprisoned for years only to not just be released, but become cherished sons welcomed into the king’s palace with royal rights and privileges. This illustrates God’s lavish grace.

In Christ, we gain far more than was lost. We are co-heirs with Him over God’s estate. As grace is embraced through faith, we are empowered to reign in life.

Thank You for Abounding Grace

Lord, I stand in awe at the super-abounding grace You freely give me in Christ. Thank You for granting me not only pardon but adoption, purpose, power, authority – abundant life. Your grace truly abounds!

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27
Jan
2024
A Kingdom of Priests

A Kingdom of Priests

Revelation 1:6 – And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Elevated Identity

When we place saving faith in Christ, we become part of a chosen, royal priesthood. He confers upon us the profound privilege of direct access to God that was previously limited. What an honor!

Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we can now boldly approach God’s throne. Our position in Christ gives us authority to carry out the priestly duty of representing people before Him in prayer.

An Appointed Calling

Our royal priestly identity comes with responsibility. We plead Christ’s sufficiency to God on behalf of others. We represent them through intercession just as priests did in the Old Testament.

This is sacrificial work requiring compassion, perseverance, and Christlike commitment to the needs of people. We must embrace this holy calling.

Lord, Make Me a Prayer Warrior

Lord, remind me of my royal identity that allows me to directly commune with You and pray for others. Instill priestly compassion so I can effectively represent people and their struggles before Your throne of grace. Make me a prayer warrior.

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