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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 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 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…
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Day 465 – Luke 22:40
On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:40, NIV After the last supper, Jesus and His disciples went to mount olives. There, He reminded them to keep praying. Let’s also do the same thing. Remember that temptations are all around us. The enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy. He would tempt us to do things that would keep us away from God. And the best way for us to fight those negative thoughts is to pray. Let’s surrender our lives to God and allow Him to reign in our lives. Let’s ask for His guidance and remember that only…
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Day 464 – Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22: 32, NIV Jesus said these words to Simon during the last supper. Before He was arrested, He gathered His disciples and tried to encourage them. He knew that Simon, who is also known as Peter, would betray Him. Imagine the person who’s always been with Him throughout the ministry will deny him in front of people. But despite this painful thing that Simon would do, Jesus still prayed for him, that he would turn back and strengthen his brothers. Our Savior believed that Peter would still…
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Day 460 – Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10, NIV Jesus came into this world to save those who were lost. He is looking for them. And just like everyone else, we also experience moments in life when we feel so lost and broken. That’s when He continuously pursues us with His love and grace. We are all sinners who badly need God’s mercy and forgiveness. We don’t have the right to condemn other people. Just because their sins appear so evident in your eyes doesn’t mean you can treat them as if they are strangers. Jesus wants to save them. If you want…
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Day 459 – Luke 18:42
Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you. Luke 18: 42, NIV A blind man called out to Jesus and asked Him to bring back his sight. And Jesus opened his eyes again and told him about his faith. At some point, we are also like this blind man. There are limitations and pain in our lives that we wanted to be healed and restored. There are things that we can’t do without Him. So just like what the blind man did, may we learn to call upon His name and ask for His mercy. May we have the kind of faith that will lead us…
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