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Day 482 – John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. John 3:36, NIV Jesus alone can give us a chance to experience eternal life. It’s His sacrifice on the cross that opened the doors of heaven. He became the blameless lamb who took away the sins of this world. Without His precious blood, we won’t be able to have access to heaven. We will never experience what true life is because even here on earth, we will be given a chance to experience the Holy Spirit as long as we receive Him as our Savior. Whoever rejects…
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Day 481 – John 3:30
He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3: 30 This is what John said about Jesus. He knew that His purpose here on earth was to prepare the way for the Messiah. He was aware that He was not greater than our Savior. In fact, He must become less so that Jesus will be glorified in His life. Just like John, we are also called to be God’s messenger to those who are lost and broken. We are here to also glorify Jesus in our lives. Let’s always remember what John said. Let’s choose to lift up Jesus despite the things that we’ve been through. Let His light…
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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…
