Daily Devotions About Jesus

Hebrews 12:16-17 – The Aching Clarity of Hindsight

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that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears. (Hebrews 12:16-17 ESV)

An act done, can never be undone. We may be able to recant words we’ve spoken, apologize or lessen the consequences of an inappropriate action, but never can we undo what’s been done. At first thought, this is a sobering realization, even frightening. Still now, as we each stand upon the wrong side of poor decisions and wicked deeds, there is One who remains at our side and stood in our place. Jesus lived the life we should have but couldn’t, and for that we can rejoice as through faith in him there is “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).

Esau, however, serves as an example Continue Reading →

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Philippians 3:7-8 – Vertical To Horizontal Relationships

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But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.  Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ  (Phillipians 3:7-8 ESV)

We can often get caught up in the relationships of our lives.  They might be with a spouse or loved one, maybe a good friend, or even someone we disciple.  Should these relationships be the most important things to us?  From the verse we have for today, probably not.  Our goal in life should be knowing Christ above everything and from there letting Jesus affect our relationships. In essence, we should first work on our vertical relationship and then let the love of  that relationship influence the horizontal relationships we have with those around us. Continue Reading →

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John 15:12-13 – Agape Love

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This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:12-13 ESV)

So what is love really? In the English language we have one word for love. We use this word to say…

I love that pasta dish.
I’d love to go on a hike in the woods.
I sure miss you bro. Love you man.
I’m really glad you are my wife. I love you baby.

But we don’t mean the same thing with the word love in each of those phrases. The Greek language, in which the New Testament was written, actually has 3 words that are translated as “love” in English: Continue Reading →

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Philippians 1:6 – God’s Not Done With You

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And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV)

From Jordan:

I wish my testimony was one of unwavering faith and steadiness. I wish that you could go and talk to anyone I went to high school with and they would tell you about my commitment to the Gospel and my obvious love for Jesus. Now, some people would, because I do love Jesus and am committed to the Gospel. But others wouldn’t because they’ve seen me fall to sin and act pridefully. In fact, I’d wager that many of us are this way. We wish that we could have another chance at past situations or seasons. These were my thoughts prior to writing this. Pretty grim way to spend an afternoon, right?

But here was God’s answer to my angst and self-disappointment: Continue Reading →

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Luke 11:42 – Be A Balanced Christian

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But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. (Luke 11:42 ESV)

In the world of business, there are a couple ways to view your weaknesses.  One camp advocates focusing on those weaknesses and making them stronger.  The other camp says to focus on your strengths and use them, instead of putting energy into your weaknesses.  As believers, we often fall into the latter camp where Christian disciplines are concerned and walk as the Pharisees did during Jesus’ time on the Earth.  There were a few things they did well by human standards, and they made sure that everyone knew how well they did them.  But, as Jesus spoke, there is more to pleasing God than big tithes. Continue Reading →

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Psalm 23:4 – Greener Pastures

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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
(Psalm 23:4 ESV)

Psalm 23 is a popular Psalm that describes God as our shepherd.  The job of the shepherd was first and foremost to keep and protect their sheep.  They led their sheep to food and water, and  the sheep were dependent upon their shepherd.  Shepherds protected the sheep from wild animals and would even risk their lives for the sheep.  Jesus is called the Good Shepherd (John 10:11). Continue Reading →

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