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John 12:50, NIV
I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” John 12:50, NIV Jesus chose to follow the commands of our Heavenly Father because He knew that it leads to eternal life. Even if that command means that He will suffer and die for our sins. That’s how He respects God and His authority in His life. He didn’t live for the sake of fulfilling His own desires. He chose to obey. This is a reminder for us to be obedient to our Savior. May we have the kind of heart that humbly receives His words with…
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John 12:46, NIV
I have come into this world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12:46, NIV Jesus is the light of the world. If you happen to walk in the darkness right now and can’t find your way out, then remember that you still find hope. Jesus can take you out of the dark tunnel where you are walking. You can still find refuge in His arms. Don’t focus on your situation. Instead, treat Him as the reason why you still want to move forward. If you only believe in Him with all your heart, you will slowly see Him shine in…
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John 11: 35, NIV
Jesus wept. John 11:35, NIV Jesus is also a human. He has emotions, and He also feels sad. When his dear friend Lazarus died, Jesus wept and poured out His sadness through His tears. You see, Jesus can absolutely relate to you. If by chance you lose someone you love, then may this shortest verse in the bible remind you that Jesus understands what’s in your heart. He felt the same thing when He lost His friend Lazarus. But the amazing part is, even though He knew that he would still rise from the dead, Jesus still allowed Himself to feel sad. This is a reminder for us that it’s…
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John 11:25-26, NIV
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11: 25-26, NIV Do you believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life? He has the power to raise us up. He can lead us to a place where we will experience eternity with Him. And if we believe in Him, then we will never die. Our bodies may fade and be back to ashes, but our souls will stay with Him forever. So don’t just dwell on the temporary riches…
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John 10:16, NIV
I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. John 10:16, NIV This is the desire of our shepherd. He wants His lost sheep to come back in His arms. He is confident that His wandering sheep will listen to His voice. You see, there are moments when we just think of our good and tend to forget the heart of God. He wants His people to come back to Him, and we as believers need to remember this. Let’s not do anything that will push them…
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John 10:11, NIV
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10: 11, NIV Jesus is your shepherd. When you walk along the dark path, always keep in mind that your Savior is always willing to redeem you. He sacrificed His life to save you from the fire of hell. He is willing to go the extra mile just to lead you to the greener pasture. No matter how terrible your situation is, know that you are not alone. Jesus loves you so much. He cares for you. He is willing to help you. Just humble yourself and acknowledge the truth that you need his…
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John 10:10, NIV
The enemy’s role is to steal, kill and destroy you. If you experience moments where you feel like you are being buried alive in the ground and you feel like you are dying because of the bad situations that happened, then remember this verse. The enemy wanted to break your soul. He is doing everything just for you to give up your faith and forget about your Savior. He is there, always telling you lies and corrupting your mind. But thank God because He sent His precious Son here on earth to give us life. He is here to remind us what it means to live with His blessings. I…
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John 10:9, NIV
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. John 10:9, nIV Jesus is the way. Whoever enters through Him will be saved. His blood was shed to purify and give us the chance to experience eternal life. In Him, we will find rest and peace. This world will present so many ways how to experience joy and fulfillment, but at the end of the day, only Jesus can give us salvation. The riches and the ways of this world can never lead us to the kind of life we wanted to experience. But Jesus can give us…
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John 9: 1-3, NIV
As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. John 9:1-3, NIV Sometimes, we have this mindset that the bad things that happen to us are merely consequences of our sins. When the disciples were walking with Jesus, they saw a blind man and thought that what happened to Him was all because of the sins that His parents committed. But Jesus told them that it happened so…
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John 8:34, NIV
This is the reason why we need a savior. Humans as we are, we tend to commit sins that violate God’s law. We need His grace to help us live this life with freedom. We are still slaves to sin as long as we continue to live according to our selfish nature. This is the reason why Jesus needed to step down and carry our punishments. We can’t simply purify our hearts according to our own will and understanding. His blood alone can set us free from condemnation. It’s not about our own efforts and will. It will never be enough. We need divine intervention, and Jesus did it for…