Jesus the Son of God

God lives in us and his love is perfect How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7   Read 1 John 4:9—16 There are various ways I have encountered people today, some face to face, some by reputation, the lively ones as…

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Jesus the Son of God

The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John the Baptist He said to me, ‘You are my son; Today I have begotten you.’ Psalm 2:7   Read Mark 1:9—11 John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. As I look back on this day I can surely see reason why I should have been brought…

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Jesus the Son of God

My Father’s house Enter his gates with thanksgiving And his courts with praise. Psalm 100:4   Read Luke 2:41—52 It will not be long, if I flip further along in Luke’s account, before Jesus, now a grown man, goes to the synagogue. He will be asked to preach. The reading will be from Isaiah, ‘The…

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The glory of Christ

The goal of the whole story May God continue to bless us; Let all the ends of the earth revere him. Psalm 67:7   Read Revelation 21:9—12,21—27 I must admit that when I read my Bible I read the stories of Israel. I read of the twelve tribes who received such stupendous promises from God…

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The glory of Christ

This is for publication Ye servants of God, your master proclaim, And publish abroad his wonderful name. Charles Wesley   Read Matthew 5:13—16 I know that a quiet time such as this, for prayer, for seeking God, for taking stock of my life and decisions, is quite in tune with Jesus’ own practice and with…

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The glory of Christ

Out of the half light Yours is the day, yours also the night; You established the luminaries and the sun. Psalm 74:16   Read John 9:30—39 Something about the way Jesus operates frustrates my inclination to sit on the fence. I’m thinking of the way he eyeballs this man he has healed and asks him…

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The glory of Christ

Blind until I met Jesus May God be gracious and bless us And make his face to shine upon us. Psalm 67:1   Read John 9:1—12 Tonight I am ushered to a seat next to this man who has had an unwanted condition, and he has had it from birth. It’s blindness. But in my…

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The glory of Christ

Once I was unclean For my house shall be called a house of prayer For all peoples. Isaiah 56:7   Read Acts 11: 5—18 So let me put myself in Peter’s position when he has this vision. If I were Peter I would be ready to puke now. All my life I have been thoroughly…

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The glory of Christ

When I can’t prove a thing Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord, Or declare all his praise? Psalm 106:2   Read John 8:12—20 Sometimes this faith I have in Christ all adds up gloriously. It rings all the bells. Not only does Jesus prove himself true, but all life makes sense around…

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The glory of Christ

In the presence of all peoples For my eyes have seen your salvation, Which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples. Luke 2:30-31   Read Matthew 2:1—12 How much I have to ponder this night. I have a scene to keep before me as I prepare to sleep. All my own wisdom, all…

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