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We are not Exempted
They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 5:18, NIV When Peter and John continued to preach the gospel after Jesus’ resurrection, the early church received the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They witnessed a lot of miracles. Their numbers increased, and they were given the chance to tangibly feel God’s presence. The glory of God was so evident. Even the apostles received supernatural boldness and strength to preach the gospel. But despite God’s presence, the apostles were still arrested and put in public jail. There were people who found their message disturbing. They were jealous, maybe because of the respect that the apostle had received…
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1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV The cross doesn’t always make sense to others. They can’t seem to understand the reason behind what Jesus is doing. They are not even aware of its power. But for us who are saved by grace, we know that the cross is more than just a symbol. It’s a representation of God’s love. The pain that Jesus experienced on the cross should’ve been our punishment. But God wanted to save us from the eternal consequences of our sins. That’s how…
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Romans 10:11, NIV
As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:11, NIV Keep your faith in Jesus. Set your eyes on His goodness and mercy. Remember what He did to save and redeem you from the chains of the past. Remember how God rescued you from hell. Believe in His great love for you, and you will never be put to shame. His love will always be there to heal all your wounds. His grace will surround you and give you hope. He will never leave you alone. He will remind you of your true identity. And when the enemy tries to instill lies in…
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Acts 1:3, NIV
After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 1:3, NIV Jesus is alive. He won the victory. His disciples witnessed the physical evidence of the biggest miracle that this world had ever experienced. Jesus rose again. It means that He already conquered death. He didn’t even stay with His disciples for only a few hours. Instead, He appeared to them over a period of forty days. Jesus didn’t leave them without preparing their hearts. He continued to speak about the Kingdom of God.…
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John 19:30, NIV
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30, NIV It is finished. Jesus died on the cross to save us from eternal suffering. He already gave up everything just to give us a chance to experience life with Him. He already went through so much pain just to set us free from bondage. It is finished. Jesus already won the victory. He defeated death. He conquered the enemy. This means that if you believe in Him with all your heart, then you will also experience His victory. You will also be given a chance…
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John 19: 26-27
When Jesus Saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “ Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:26-27, NIV Jesus loved his mother so much that even when He was already crucified on the cross, He was still so concerned with Mary. As she was crying in pain and agony because of what her son experienced, Jesus asked His disciple to take His mother with him. This act of love is indescribable. He didn’t leave His mother alone. Jesus tried to take good…
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John 19:17, NIV
Carrying His own cross, he went out the place of the skull ( which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). John 19: 17, nIV Jesus carried the cross that we should’ve carried. He took the blame. He suffered because of our sins. His pain is always bigger than our problems. This doesn’t mean we need to forget what we feel, but we just need to learn how to be grateful because Jesus already carried the cross for us. We may also go through trials, and He may also ask us to carry our cross, but the burden will no longer be that heavy. Because our Savior is always there to help…
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John 19:15, NIV
But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. John 19:15, NIV People wanted to crucify Jesus, not knowing that He was the only One who could save them. He suffered and was tortured because they never recognized Him. Sometimes, we are also like these people in so many ways. We hurt God, not knowing that He is the One who can help us. We tend to blame Him for the bad things that happened and forget to recognize our mistakes. We caused Him pain by following our own desires and…
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John 18:36, NIV
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” John 18: 36, nIV This is what Jesus said to Pilate when He asked Him if He was the King of the Jews. At this moment, Jesus was accused by the High priest, and they wanted Him to be crucified on the cross. But even though our Savior went through this torment, He still knew who He was. Jesus is a King. It just happens that during the moment, His kingdom is not that visible because God intended…
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John 17:20, NIV
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, John 17:20, NIV Jesus was not just praying for His disciples, but He also lifted all the believers to God. Jesus was praying for you. It means that you are in His mind even before you know Him. That’s how much He cares for you. So if you think your life is unimportant, remember what Jesus did for you. He died on the cross and saved you. He went through pain just to give you a chance to experience eternal life. Not only that, but Jesus also prayed for you…
