Daily Prayer & Devotion
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Dear Father God,
Thank You for providing a way for me
to move from death to life...
For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Thank You for Your gift of eternal life to me.
Thank You, Father God, that Jesus saves
all who turn and follow Him.
Oh, how Your love is shown in
Your acts of redemption.
God made him who had no sin to be
sin for us, so that in him
we might become the
righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Please forgive me for my sins, which made it necessary for Jesus to become sin for me, so that I might be redeemed and have a relationship and fellowship with You.
Thank You for making a way for me
to become righteous in Your sight.
I praise You, and I want to honor
You, my Father God.
Thank You, Jesus, my Savior.
Thank You, Holy Spirit, my Counselor and the seal of my redemption.
Ephesians 4:30
Thank You for the eternal life You give to me.
In the precious name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
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The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of Truth
So they were offended at Him.
But Jesus said to them,
"A prophet is not without honor
except in his own country
and in his own house."
Matthew 13:57
When Jesus returned to His hometown, the people did not receive Him; they treated Him as a Prophet Without Honor. The people of Nazareth knew Him as a boy growing up among them. As a young carpenter, Jesus worked among them. But when Jesus first returned to announce He was fulfilling Scripture (Luke 4:21), they rejected Him and “were filled with wrath” (Luke 4:28). They ran Jesus out of town, and some tried to throw Him off a cliff (Luke 4:29). As a result, Jesus said, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family” (Matthew 13:57).
Jesus, I accept You, no matter who won’t recognize You. I honor You, even though many reject You. You are my Lord and Savior.
How could those closest to the child Jesus end up rejecting Him? Some were spiritually blinded because of unbelief; they couldn’t see the child who didn’t sin. Some were spiritually prejudiced; they were looking for a political Messiah to deliver them. Some were sinfully blinded; they looked at everything through their sinful lusts. As a result, “He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief” (Matthew 13:58).
Lord Jesus, I know You as my Savior from sin; come into my life. I know You as my guide and protector; come lead me today. I know You as my friend and helper; come dwell in my heart. I know You as my coming King; come, Lord Jesus, in power and glory. Amen.
