Post by Woody Williams on Nov 25, 2007 6:47:16 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 23:32-38
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Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death
with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they
crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on
his left. Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not
know what they are doing.’ And they cast lots to divide his
clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed
at him, saying, ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is the
Messiah of God, his chosen one!’ The soldiers also mocked him, coming
up and offering him sour wine, and saying, ‘If you are the King of
the Jews, save yourself!’ There was also an inscription over him,
‘This is the King of the Jews.’
Devotional
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He hardly looks like a king. He was hung on a cross between two
criminals. He speaks words of forgiving love and promise. He does not
bark out orders to legions of angels to defend him and wreak havoc on
those putting him to death. In life his teachings turned the world
upside down. In death he gave life to the world in his words and
actions and a hope beyond all hope.
Prayer
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Jesus, I look to you in my moments of need; strengthen my life. Amen
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Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death
with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they
crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on
his left. Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not
know what they are doing.’ And they cast lots to divide his
clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed
at him, saying, ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is the
Messiah of God, his chosen one!’ The soldiers also mocked him, coming
up and offering him sour wine, and saying, ‘If you are the King of
the Jews, save yourself!’ There was also an inscription over him,
‘This is the King of the Jews.’
Devotional
----------
He hardly looks like a king. He was hung on a cross between two
criminals. He speaks words of forgiving love and promise. He does not
bark out orders to legions of angels to defend him and wreak havoc on
those putting him to death. In life his teachings turned the world
upside down. In death he gave life to the world in his words and
actions and a hope beyond all hope.
Prayer
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Jesus, I look to you in my moments of need; strengthen my life. Amen