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Day 478 – John 1:48
“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” John 1: 48, NIV Nathanael wondered why Jesus knew him, and that’s when he realized that His Savior saw Him even before they met. You see, many times we think that nobody knows us. People try to throw so many judgments about who we are, yet they don’t have any clue about the things that we are facing. They act as if they know us by heart. But the truth is, only Jesus knew and saw everything that happened in our lives. He is aware of…
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Day 477 – John 1: 46
“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. John 1: 46, NIV Philip extended the good news to Nathanael and told Him that the One Moses wrote about was here, Jesus from Nazareth. And Nathanael wondered if this was true. He didn’t expect that good thing could still happen in Nazareth. Yes, it’s just a small town, and people in the days of Jesus didn’t really expect that God would choose this town as the place where the Messiah would grow. Like Nathanael, we also have this tendency where we tend to underestimate the small things in our lives, thinking that God will no…
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Day 475 – John 1:43
The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” John 1:43, nIV Jesus didn’t look for His disciples in places He just accidentally discovered. He knew who they were even before He called them. He knew their backstory, their weaknesses, and the things that were going on in their hearts. Jesus intentionally looked for them, just like what He did to Philip. He knew that He wouldn’t find His next disciple in Galilee. That’s why He purposely left there and found Philip. And just like what He did to Philip, Jesus is also intentional in asking you to follow Him. If you…
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Day 474 – John 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1: 5, NIV This light is Jesus, and the darkness has not overcome Him. So if you think that you are walking along a very dark path right now and it seems like there’s no hope for you, then remember this verse. Hold on to Jesus, and He will shine in your life. He will move, and you will realize that He is everything that you need. He will never abandon you in the darkest season of your life. He is there. He is guiding you through the light. He loves you so much. The pain…
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Day 473 – Luke 24:2-3
They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:2-3, NIV It was the first day of the week when the women went to Jesus’ tomb and took some spices with them. But as they approached the area, they noticed that the stone in His tomb was rolled away. When they entered, they did not see the body of our Savior. It may appear strange in their eyes, but this moment is very important for all of us because it signifies the hope that we believe in. Jesus rose from the dead. He overcame this…
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Day 471 – Luke 23:46
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46, nIV These are the last words that Jesus said before He died on the cross. In His last breath, Jesus chose to commit His spirit to our Heavenly Father despite all the pain and suffering that He experienced. He didn’t resent the will of God. Jesus chose to humbly accept it. He didn’t feel bitter because God chose to save us rather than Him. He lived and died according to God’s purpose and timeline. His life is a very wonderful reminder for us to…
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Day 470 – Luke 23:34
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34, NIV Jesus said these words when He was crucified on the cross. He humbly asked forgiveness for those people who caused Him pain. He acknowledged that those people do not know what they are doing. This kind of heart is really amazing. How can you possibly ask God to forgive those who brutally hurt you? But Jesus did it anyway. His heart is just full of compassion and love despite the suffering that He experienced. This is a great reminder for us to do good to those who hurt us. This may not be…
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Day 469 – Luke 23:23-24
But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand. Luke 23:23-24, niV When Jesus was in front of the crowd, Pilate asked their opinion about what they wanted to do with Jesus. He chose to listen to the people rather than do what was right. Pilate was so consumed with the desire to please others rather than follow his conscience. Sometimes, we are also like Pilate. When we are challenged to fight for our faith, we tend to listen to the voices of the crowd, thinking that what they want is the right thing to do. But…
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Day 468 – Luke 22:42
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42, nIV This was Jesus’ prayer the night before He was arrested and crucified. It wasn’t an easy thing for Him to do. Imagine He will shed His blood and carry the wrath of the Father so that we will have the chance to experience eternity with Him. This moment is so heartbreaking. Jesus even asked God to take the cup from Him. He knows that what He is about to experience is so excruciating. But despite what He felt, He chose to acknowledge the will of the Father. He humbly…
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Day 467 – Luke 22: 43
An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. Luke 22: 43, NIV This happened when Jesus earnestly prayed to God before He was arrested and crucified. Our savior humbly asked our Heavenly Father to take away the cup from Him, and eventually, He acknowledged God’s will. It wasn’t easy for Jesus, but the angel of God appeared to Him and strengthened Him. Have you ever experienced that moment when you sincerely asked God to change your circumstances? Jesus went through that pain as well. But in those times, God didn’t answer Him. Instead, His angel was there and strengthened Him. You see, God will never abandon you. He…
