Post by Woody Williams on Apr 5, 2006 6:08:37 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- John 12:34-37, 42-43
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The crowd answered him, 'We have heard from the law that the Messiah
remains for ever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted
up? Who is this Son of Man?' Jesus said to them, 'The light is with
you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the
darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do
not know where you are going. While you have the light, believe in
the light, so that you may become children of light.'
After Jesus had said this, he departed and hid from them. Although he
had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe
in him. Nevertheless many, even of the authorities, believed in him.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, for fear that
they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human glory
more than the glory that comes from God.
Devotional
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Jesus came to save. He came to reveal the love of God for all. Many
could not, would not, believe. Many did, but did not witnesses to
their faith because of fear. Refusal to believe leaves one in
spiritual blindness, even if rich, successful or famous. To see
spiritually, is to be in a living relationship with God and living in
the knowledge and wisdom that comes from that relationship.
Prayer
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Holy Spirit, be courage for me and fill my life with strong resolve
to follow in the Way. Amen
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The crowd answered him, 'We have heard from the law that the Messiah
remains for ever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted
up? Who is this Son of Man?' Jesus said to them, 'The light is with
you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the
darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do
not know where you are going. While you have the light, believe in
the light, so that you may become children of light.'
After Jesus had said this, he departed and hid from them. Although he
had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe
in him. Nevertheless many, even of the authorities, believed in him.
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, for fear that
they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human glory
more than the glory that comes from God.
Devotional
----------
Jesus came to save. He came to reveal the love of God for all. Many
could not, would not, believe. Many did, but did not witnesses to
their faith because of fear. Refusal to believe leaves one in
spiritual blindness, even if rich, successful or famous. To see
spiritually, is to be in a living relationship with God and living in
the knowledge and wisdom that comes from that relationship.
Prayer
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Holy Spirit, be courage for me and fill my life with strong resolve
to follow in the Way. Amen