I wanted to begin devotion blogs with the hope that in sharing these writings of scripture and truths of God's word..that it might comfort and inspire those who need God to renew and transform them with his mighty voice!!
I must make it clear that this are devotions from book that I own..I make no claims on these passages..I didn't write these,but I hope you find them moving..
December 15th
The Surpreme Sufferer
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16
THROUGHOUT his earthly life, Jesus was exposed to personal violence.At the beginning of his ministry, his own townsfolk at Nazareth tried to hurl him down the brow of the hill.(Luke 4:29) The religious and political leaders often conspired to seize him and kill him.At length he was arrested and brought to trial before Pilate and Herod.Eventhough he was guiltless of the accusations, he was denounced as an enemy of God and man, and not worthy to live.
The sufferings of Jesus also included the fierce temptations of the devil:"Then Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil" (Matthew 4:1)
Remember, too, that he knew in advance what was coming, and this enhanced his suffering.He knew the contents of the cup he had to drink;he knew the path of suffering he should tread.he could distinctly see foresee the baptism of blood that awaited him. he spoke plainly to his disciples of his coming death crucifixion.
Jesus, the Surpreme Sufferer, came to suffer for our sins. As a result of his sufferings, our redemption was secured.
What does the divine sufferer demand from us? only our faith, our love, our grateful praise, our consecrated hearts and lives. Is that to much to ask?
Christ living in us will enable us to live above our circumstances, however painful they are. Perhaps you who read these words find yourself almost crushed by the circumstances you are now facing. You wonder how much more you can stand. But don't despair!! God's grace is sufficient for you and will enable you to rise above your trials. let this be your confidence: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution of famine or nakedness or danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us (Romans 8:35-37)
Our father and our God, You whose son suffered greatly in my stead, I praise your marvelous name. I bring to your holy alter my grateful praise, my love, my consecrated heart, my surrendered life. Take them, Lord, and mold them into your holy image through the cross of Christ. In him I Pray..amen.
praise you my dear sweet lord..forever and ever!!
I must make it clear that this are devotions from book that I own..I make no claims on these passages..I didn't write these,but I hope you find them moving..
December 15th
The Surpreme Sufferer
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us. 1 John 3:16
THROUGHOUT his earthly life, Jesus was exposed to personal violence.At the beginning of his ministry, his own townsfolk at Nazareth tried to hurl him down the brow of the hill.(Luke 4:29) The religious and political leaders often conspired to seize him and kill him.At length he was arrested and brought to trial before Pilate and Herod.Eventhough he was guiltless of the accusations, he was denounced as an enemy of God and man, and not worthy to live.
The sufferings of Jesus also included the fierce temptations of the devil:"Then Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil" (Matthew 4:1)
Remember, too, that he knew in advance what was coming, and this enhanced his suffering.He knew the contents of the cup he had to drink;he knew the path of suffering he should tread.he could distinctly see foresee the baptism of blood that awaited him. he spoke plainly to his disciples of his coming death crucifixion.
Jesus, the Surpreme Sufferer, came to suffer for our sins. As a result of his sufferings, our redemption was secured.
What does the divine sufferer demand from us? only our faith, our love, our grateful praise, our consecrated hearts and lives. Is that to much to ask?
Christ living in us will enable us to live above our circumstances, however painful they are. Perhaps you who read these words find yourself almost crushed by the circumstances you are now facing. You wonder how much more you can stand. But don't despair!! God's grace is sufficient for you and will enable you to rise above your trials. let this be your confidence: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution of famine or nakedness or danger or sword?...No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us (Romans 8:35-37)
Our father and our God, You whose son suffered greatly in my stead, I praise your marvelous name. I bring to your holy alter my grateful praise, my love, my consecrated heart, my surrendered life. Take them, Lord, and mold them into your holy image through the cross of Christ. In him I Pray..amen.
praise you my dear sweet lord..forever and ever!!
