Post by Woody Williams on Mar 4, 2007 7:57:07 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 13:31-35
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At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from
here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell
that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing
cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet
today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is
impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.'
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones
those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your
children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you
were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you
will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the
one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
Devotional
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Jesus was well aware of the threats to his life and the danger that
lay ahead of him. But, he is not deterred. He declares that he will
finish his work that God had given him to accomplish. His lament over
Jerusalem, the city who killed prophets from God, is a reminder that
people will reject the Word of God for their lives when it appears as
it did in Jesus, the prophets and preachers of today. But, Jesus
promises a return in glory.
Prayer
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Lord, keep my heart open to your Word when it comes to me. Amen
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At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from
here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell
that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing
cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet
today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is
impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.'
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones
those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your
children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you
were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you
will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the
one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
Devotional
----------
Jesus was well aware of the threats to his life and the danger that
lay ahead of him. But, he is not deterred. He declares that he will
finish his work that God had given him to accomplish. His lament over
Jerusalem, the city who killed prophets from God, is a reminder that
people will reject the Word of God for their lives when it appears as
it did in Jesus, the prophets and preachers of today. But, Jesus
promises a return in glory.
Prayer
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Lord, keep my heart open to your Word when it comes to me. Amen