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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Devotional thoughts for the Lenten season
Sunday, March 24thPALM SUNDAY Read Matthew 21:6-13 (copied below). Follow Jesus… As Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, exemplifying humility and peace, the adoring crowds gather to praise and adore him. But after this joyful and hopeful entrance, Jesus then creates havoc in… Continue Reading “17. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: RESIST”
Thursday, March 21st Read John 14:1-3, 27; 15:9-11; 16:33 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Earlier in the book of John, Jesus warns his disciples, “I am with you only a little longer…” (vs. 13:33). Then, beginning with his new commandment to love one another, he… Continue Reading “16. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: ENCOURAGE”
Tuesday, March 19th Read Matthew 6:19-21 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus teaches the disciples and the gathered crowd the wisdom of storing eternal treasures over earthly ones. Yes, it’s true that one day we will not have any of these temporary treasures (“we can’t… Continue Reading “15. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: SIMPLIFY”
Sunday, March 17th Read Matthew 25:35-40 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus teaches that when we kindly share with others–especially those in need–we are sharing with Jesus himself. He names the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the unclothed, the sick, and the imprisoned in his… Continue Reading “14. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: SHARE”
Thursday, March 14th Read Mark 4:35-41 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus sleeps in the stern as he and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee. When a storm begins to ravage the boat, the frightened disciples awaken him. Jesus tells the storm to… Continue Reading “13. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: REST”
Tuesday, March 12th Read Mark 10:13-16 (copied below). Follow Jesus… As Jesus is teaching and healing crowds of people, children are also being brought to him for a blessing. The disciples sternly speak against this, but Jesus then says, “Let them come…” He goes… Continue Reading “12. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: BLESS”
Sunday, March 10th Read Matthew 15:32-38 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus takes a meager portion of fish and bread, thanks God, and then generously feeds the crowd of people. This story, considered one of the miracle stories, is shared several times throughout the gospels… Continue Reading “11. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: THANK”
Thursday, March 7th Read Mark 12:41-44 (copied below). Follow Jesus… While Jesus is teaching in the temple, he notices this poor widow placing two small coins into the treasury. The widow’s mite will not make much of a difference for the treasury, but Jesus… Continue Reading “10. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: HELP”
Tuesday, March 5th Read John 11:38-44 (copied below). Follow Jesus… As Jesus stands before the tomb with his grieving friends, he begins to pray “for the sake of the crowd” that God would honor his evidently earlier prayer that Lazarus be returned to life.… Continue Reading “9. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: PRAY”
Sunday, March 3rd Read Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 24:32, Luke 12:27 (copied below). Follow Jesus… The stories of the life and teachings of Jesus often include his observations of the lessons revealed through God’s creation. He keenly perceives how God’s purposes and wisdom are present… Continue Reading “8. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: OBSERVE”
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