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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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Day 458 – Luke 18: 22
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Luke 18: 22, nIV A rich man asked Jesus about the things He needed to do so that He could inherit eternal life, then Jesus answered that He needed to follow the commandments. The man claimed that He had already followed them. And so, our loving Savior asked Him to sell everything and give it to the poor. But the rich man felt sad upon hearing His answer. You see, sometimes we find it hard to give…
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Day 455 – Luke 17:4
Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them. Luke 17:4, NIV Choose to forgive those people who hurt you. Remember how Jesus sacrificed His life just to show you that your sins are forgiven. So extend that grace to those who need it. Don’t keep what He gave just for yourself. Freely give what you freely receive from God. Do it also not for the sake of those people who hurt you, but treat it as a gift for yourself. When you forgive someone, it’s like you are also releasing yourself from the…
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Day 450 – Luke 14:27
And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14: 27, NIV Following Jesus is not easy. You need to carry your cross. There will be challenges along the way, and it feels like the world is against you. Many times, you will feel tired, but keep going. The journey may not be that smooth and simple, but it’s worth all the tears and effort. Being with Jesus is like a reward that is greater than the riches of this world. His love is like a priceless treasure that you can’t afford to lose. Doing His will may sometimes mean going through challenges, but…
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Day 445 – Luke 12:35
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning Luke 12:35, NIV Keep the fire on. Always keep yourself ready for Jesus. Stay in His arms and let His love lead you to His presence. Don’t allow the circumstances around you to stop the fire inside. Stay close to God and keep on worshipping Him. Let His light shine in your life. Keep your lamps burning. Live according to His will and abide in Him. You may feel exhausted along the journey, but don’t allow your weaknesses to keep you from shining for Jesus. Dwell in His house and ask for His strength. God will give you everything you…
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Day 441 – Luke 12:22
Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Luke 12:22, NIV Don’t worry about the things that you don’t have. You may not know what will happen next, but keep in mind that God is always with you. He will take good care of you. There is more to life than the food you eat and the clothes you wear. Look unto our Heavenly Father, and He will reveal the great things that are waiting for you. He…
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Day 432 – Luke 9:48
Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.” Luke 9:48, NIV The disciples were arguing about who was the greatest among them, and this is what Jesus said. The one who is least among them is the greatest. And He used the little child as a physical representation of greatness. The kids during their time were seen as not that important to society. But Jesus reminded them that whoever welcomes an innocent child also welcomes Him. The disciples…
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Day 431 -Luke 9:25
What good is it to for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self. Luke 9:25, NIV There are times when we choose to gain treasures that will only last for a moment. Let’s not forget that eternity exists, and there are things that you can’t take with you when your life here on earth is finished. So instead of focusing on building earthly wealth, choose to nourish your soul first. Keep on walking in God’s presence and do the things that will help you grow spiritually. Read His words so that you will receive His wisdom and revelation. Choose to follow Jesus even…
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Day 430 – Luke 9:24
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. Luke 9:24, NIV Don’t just think of your desires, or else you will lose your life. When we are too focused on things that will satisfy us, we will find our lives meaningless. True life is found in the arms of Jesus. It’s in His presence that we will discover our true identity. So when you choose to walk away from His plans, then you will end up in destruction. Surrender your life to Jesus. Choose to suffer for His glory. And only then will you discover what it means…
