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Reckless Love

13 Monday Aug 2012

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Scripture – John 12:25

In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you’ll have it forever, real and eternal.

Observation – Jesus is saying to go out and spread His message. He doesn’t just want people to believe; He wants people to witness and multiply God’s kingdom. He knows that the only way others will learn of the love of God, those who believe must abolish all fear and serve Him openly.

Application – Today’s world is so “politically correct” that we tend to forget this important aspect of being a follower of Christ. It seems that we are too concerned with stepping on someone’s toes or offending someone that we just hold onto God’s word instead of sharing it. I think about all of the opportunities I have missed sharing His word because I was unsure if it would be acceptable. Thankfully, I have grown so deeply in my faith that I am not concerned with such things anymore. But I can definitely look back and see how “destroyed” my life was because I didn’t “recklessly” love God and share the life I knew to be true. Who missed out on having a Jesus moment because I “held on to life”?

Prayer – Dear Lord, I am so grateful for your Word and the guidance you show me daily — hourly, even. Please forgive me for not always sharing that gratitude with others. It is my hope to be a walking witness of your love through my life. I ask you, Lord, to guide me as I meet people. I pray that each day I make you proud. Amen.

Going Deeper

11 Saturday Aug 2012

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Scripture – John 10:24-25

The Jews, circling him, said, “How long are you going to keep us guessing? If you’re the Messiah, tell us straight out.” Jesus answered, “I told you, but you don’t believe. Everything I have done has been authorized by my Father, actions that speak louder than words.

Observation – Jesus keeps telling and showing the Jewish people who he is and that He was sent by God for them. They just couldn’t get past their own faithlessness to see what was right in front of them.

Application – How many times has God shown me His presence only to hear me say, “how long are you going to keep me guessing?” I am like so many who choose not to see Him in everything, everywhere. I have to begin to really see, with not only my eyes, but with my heart. Only then can I see Him in front of me and hear Him all around me.

Prayer – Dear Lord, you have given me such blessings and still I sometimes forget that your grace is forever. In times of trouble, I doubt you, even asking you where you are. Please forgive me. I am humbled by my lack of faith at times and your constant love. Help me to open my heart to receive your Word in all I do. Amen.

Now I See…

08 Wednesday Aug 2012

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Today’s Life Journal entry:

Scripture John 9:38 –

Jesus then said, “I came into the world to bring everything into the clear light of day, making all the distinctions clear, so that those who have never seen will see, and those who have made a great pretense of seeing will be exposed as blind.”

Observation – Jesus was not sent here to just confirm the beliefs of those who were already followers of the Lord. He was sent here to share His Father’s Word of grace, love and redemption. He was not afraid to “upset the apple cart” so to speak of those who claimed to be followers of God, yet obviously were not.

Application – God still brings into focus the eyes of those who have yet to see Him in ways that are amazing. All too often we get caught in the everyday and forget to seek Him in all we do. The fact is, He is everywhere to those of us who earnestly seek Him. There is a new song called Jesus in Disguise. It’s a perfect example of this verse because it talks about Jesus being in the everyday person. I saw Jesus in people while I was experiencing a valley. He opened my eyes to the fact that He really was carrying me through, using these Angels on Earth to be His hands and feet.

Prayer – Dear Lord, thank you for opening my eyes and allowing me to see you in my daily life. Please forgive me for all the times I have not sought you. Being blind to you is a very lonely place to be. I am so blessed by your willingness to expose my blindness and open my eyes to you and your grace. Amen.