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Acts 4:3, NIV
They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. Acts 4:3, NIV Jesus’ disciples, Peter and John, experienced persecution because of what they were sharing with the people. It wasn’t that easy for them to proclaim the Messiah because many people were opposed to their beliefs and faith. Because of this, they go through moments when they are seized by the authorities and put in jail. But even though it took so much risk to share the good news during their days, they still persevered. The difficulties that they experienced didn’t stop them from preaching the gospel. That’s why we…
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Acts 1:5, NIV
For John baptized with water, but in a few days, you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Acts 1: 5, NIV John came ahead of Jesus to prepare the people’s hearts. He preached about repentance. He encouraged people to purify their hearts for the coming of the Messiah. He baptized them with water as a representation that they were willing to follow God. And then Jesus came, and He introduced to us who God is. He showed us what life feels like when we choose to follow Him. He is the one who baptized us with the Holy Spirit. If you believe in Him with all your heart, mind,…
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John 20: 30-31, NIV
Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30- 31, NIV John wrote the gospel according to his own version so that He may introduce the Messiah to us. Jesus performed so many signs in the presence of His disciples, and not all of them are recorded in the Bible. But even though we don’t know everything that happened in the past, still what’s written in the scripture is more than…
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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 387 – Luke 5:11
So they pulled their boats up on the shore, left everything and followed Him. Luke 5:11, NIV Simon, James, and John witnessed a miracle that Jesus performed. He showed them what it feels like when He moves. But despite the wonderful miracle that they experienced, they did not stay with the blessing, but instead, they left everything and followed Jesus. This is a wonderful reminder for us to fix our eyes on Jesus and not on the miracles that He did in our lives. Let’s follow where He goes because it’s Him who knows our purpose here on earth. Without Him, we are nothing. He alone can lead us to…
