Scripture: Colossians 1: 27

 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Scripture Commentary:

God speaks to you from the depths of eternity. Before the world was formed, He says, “I AM!” You hear Him in the depths of your being where He has taken up residence. Christ is in you, the hope of glory.

The Lord your Savior is alive within you. Learn to tune into His Living Presence by seeking Him in silence. As you celebrate the wonder of His birth in Bethlehem, celebrate also your rebirth into eternal life.

This everlasting gift was the sole purpose of His entering your sin-stained world. Receive His gift with awe and humility. Take time to explore the vast dimensions of His love. Allow thankfulmess to flow freely from your heart in response to His glorious gift. Let His peace rule in your heart and be thankful.

Psalm 90: 2 says, “Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”

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Colossians 1

Psalm 90

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Seek Christ Above All Things

Jesus Blotted Our Sins With His Blood

Scripture: Psalm 139: 1-2, 23-24

¹ You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. ² You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. ²³ Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. ²⁴ See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Scripture Commentary:

We have built-in internal protection to keep people from penetrating our personal space. But we have no way to block God because He created us. He can search us always and He knows everything about us from the number of hair on our head, and the time of our birth and death.

God is with us through every situation.

He is with us in all our trials and tribulations, protecting us, loving us and guiding us. God is omnipresent – He is everywhere at all times. Since He is, we are never lost from His presence. This is good news to His followers. No matter what we do or where we go, God is always there.

When we ask God to search us, as David did, we are really asking for help. God is aware of our true selves which we are not. He shows us our wrongs in a loving way. Ask God to change the wrongs – the weakness in you – and He will.

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Psalm 139

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God Knows All Your Ways – He Is With You

Delight Yourself in God’s Never-Changing Word

Scripture: Isaiah 42: 1-4

“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. ² He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. ³ A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”

Scripture Commentary:

These verses are also found in Matthew 12: 18-21 in reference to Jesus Christ. The Book of Isaiah was probably written around 700 B.C. God informed Isaiah about His Son Jesus Christ and the price he would have to pay in carrying out God’s mission. Jesus is referred to as a bruised reed that will not break, a smoldering wick that cannot be extinguished. He will neither falter nor be discouraged, and he will establish justice on earth.

Doing the work of God will put you in harm’s way. Do not be discouraged.

Isaiah was popular at the beginning of his ministry but like most prophets, he was executed. However, we see no fear in Isaiah. He is a courageous man of God, spreading the message of repentence.

Isaiah was called servant. Likewise, Jesus referred to himself as a servant. Are you a servant for God or are you serving yourself? God has given each of us an assignment. What is yours? It may be helping someone across the street or holding a door open for someone. It could be your smile or kind words.

We see here that serving meant carrying out God’s word by spreading His gospel. We are priveleged to help spread the word of Jesus’s mission. Through you, God’s mission is being carried out. God chose you for a particular job. Be grateful and appreciative for His gift and His love.

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Isaiah 42

Matthew 12

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Pray Unto the Lord – He Will Respond

Here I Am, Lord; Send Me

Scripture: John 15: 20-21

²⁰ Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’^[b] If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. ²¹ They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me.

Scripture Commentary:

It is important to remember that God sent His Son Jesus Christ to save you from a life of sin. God didn’t give Jesus and easy road to travel; Christ’s life here on earth wasn’t a bed of roses. It was a life of hardship and punishment.

So why do you feel your life should be easy?

When Jesus chose us, He gave us his love and the Holy Spirit to guide us on our journey. Jesus knows the hardships that are ahead but he has equipped us. His book of instruction, The Holy Bible, along with the Holy Spirit and Christ himself guides us.

We will be hated by the world but the hatred is from Satan’s followers. Satan will do whatever he can to distract us from God’s assignment. Remember, we are servants of Jesus but we are also called to be his friend. And as his friend, he hides nothing from us.

Christ offers hope and love.

He shows us the way to go, the life we are to live, and the love we are to have for one another. Christ offers hope and love. The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to endure the hostility of the world.

As followers of Christ we have the opportunity to spread his love and gospel to the world. We are not only his friend but also his loyal servant.

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John 15

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For God So Loved the World … That Means You!

Nicodemus Came to Jesus by Night