Post by Woody Williams on Dec 17, 2006 8:13:06 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 3:7-8, 10-11, 15-16
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John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You
brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear
fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We
have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these
stones to raise up children to Abraham.
And the crowds asked him, "What then should we do?" In reply he said
to them, "Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none;
and whoever has food must do likewise."
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning
in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,
John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but
one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie
the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
and fire."
Devotional
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Righteous living is a very concrete and practical matter. Don't
steal. Share. Don't cheat. Righteous living is the practical
application of love in living God's way. A part of our spiritual
growth is becoming aware of those unrighteous behaviors that get in
the way of our relationship with God and others. John calls us to
repentance. He points us to Jesus as the one who baptizes with the
Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will work for our transformation. Listen
to the Spirit.
Prayer
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Open my eyes that I may see myself and you, Lord. Amen
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John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You
brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear
fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We
have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these
stones to raise up children to Abraham.
And the crowds asked him, "What then should we do?" In reply he said
to them, "Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none;
and whoever has food must do likewise."
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning
in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,
John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but
one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie
the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
and fire."
Devotional
----------
Righteous living is a very concrete and practical matter. Don't
steal. Share. Don't cheat. Righteous living is the practical
application of love in living God's way. A part of our spiritual
growth is becoming aware of those unrighteous behaviors that get in
the way of our relationship with God and others. John calls us to
repentance. He points us to Jesus as the one who baptizes with the
Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will work for our transformation. Listen
to the Spirit.
Prayer
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Open my eyes that I may see myself and you, Lord. Amen