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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…
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John 8:24, NIV
I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins.” John 8:24, NIV Jesus is the Messiah. He is the one who can rescue us from eternal condemnation. We need to remember that we are all sinners, and we can never save ourselves. God is holy, and He is just. Every sin requires punishment, and Jesus took that cup so that we would be saved. Those who believe in Him will receive His undeserving grace. He will call them His people, and He will reign in their lives. So don’t rely on your own…
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John 8: 12, NIV
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12, NIV If you feel like you are walking in the darkness right now, then call upon Jesus. He is the light of this world. People tend to focus on other things and somehow treat temporary treasures as their source of hope. But always keep this in mind; Jesus is the light that we are looking for. He alone can lead us to better days. So instead of relying on your own understanding and on the wealth of…
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Luke 19 :1-4, NIV
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he [Zacchaeus] ran ahead and climbed a sycamore- fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. Luke 19: 1-4, NIV Zacchaeus was viewed as a terrible sinner during his time. His work as a chief tax collector is almost equivalent to a corrupt politician in our days. People despised his ways, and he was treated as an outcast because of that. Despite his wealth…
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John 8:7
When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7, NIV The crowd presented this adulterous woman to Jesus and tried to condemn her. During that time, a person who is caught in the act of adultery will be stoned and put to death. But instead of doing such a thing, Jesus asked those who are pure and imperfect to cast the first stone. The truth is, only our Savior has the right to condemn and judge because He is the only one who is pure and…
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John 7:38
Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. John 7:38, NIV If you are thirsty and weary, if your soul is craving for things that this world can’t provide, then come to Jesus. He is the only one who can satisfy your thirst. In Him, you will receive living water. He will take away the emptiness in your heart and give you reasons to live. This world may give you temporary treasures, but God is the only one who can make you whole. So instead of focusing on gaining wealth that will only last for a lifetime, choose to fix your…
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John 7:5
For even his own brothers did not believe in him. John 7:5, NIV Jesus’ brothers didn’t believe in Him. He worked so many miracles. He was followed by so many people. He healed the sick and performed signs and wonders. Thousands of followers long to listen to Him, but then His family here on earth didn’t trust Him enough. You see, even Jesus experienced persecutions from His own brothers. Many times, the people who are closest to us tend to doubt the things that God is doing in our lives. When that happens, just remember that Jesus also went through the same pain. Yet He didn’t stop. He kept on…
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Day 488 – John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. John 6:38, NIV Jesus came here on earth to do the Father’s will. He did everything that God asked Him to do, even if it cost Him His life. He received the pain and the suffering just to fulfill what’s written in the scripture. You see, Jesus didn’t live according to His own will. He humbly depends on our Heavenly Father. He chose to walk on the path that our Father wants Him to follow. May what Jesus did remind us to also obey God. Let’s humbly follow…
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Day 483 – John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:14, NIV You will never run dry if you drink in the well of God. It’s like a spring of water welling up to eternal life. Jesus will fill the emptiness in your heart and give you true life. So if you feel so thirsty and dry right now, if it seems like your soul is in the darkness, and you can’t find your way out. Then come to Jesus and remember that you can always trust in Him.…
