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Luke 2:35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.
Prophecies sometimes do not carry the news we want or expect.
Jesus’ mother was told of the marvellous things which would happen, but also warned of the terrible things she would face.
God will always tell you the truth – are you willing to listen?
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Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
God gave us a promise. God delivered on the promise. God keeps promises!
Jesus came to us as a baby and lived among us as a man; He loved us openly!
You have been born into this world – how do you show the world how you feel?
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Psalm 46:4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
Water is always a welcome sight to anyone who is thirsty!
The Gospel is always a welcome sight to anyone who is searching!
What do you do with the water you have access to in your community?
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Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Jesus promoted a single truth and wanted all people to have access to that truth.
People promote their own ways and force their ways upon others.
Staying close to Christ does mean trusting His truth and His ways from your heart and not just saying it!
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Exodus 32:11 But Moses sought the favour of the Lord his God. ‘Lord,’ he said, ‘why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?
How much do you care about your local community?
How often do you ask God to care about your local community?
When Jesus said we need to love our neighbours it was so we could share God with our neighbours!
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Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;
God does not go round looking for earthly success in His church – He is looking for people who want to join Him on a spiritual level.
God wants each of us to have a deep and meaningful relationship with Him and not a shallow, fickle friendship!
Be prepared to open your heart to God and allow Him to take control!
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Hebrews 10:4 It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
What do you do when you read something like this? Do you turn round and say the bible contradicts itself, or do you dig deeper?
God wants us to dig deeper whenever we hear something which seems to go against something we think we know…
It is true the blood of animals will not take away sin, but if God asked you to do that, would you?
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Romans 8:6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
The more you try to think things through, the more you will doubt and lose track of your faith!
Trust God in everything. Obey God with everything. Always give to God!
God wants a spiritual relationship with you – trust Him to take control of your deepest worries.
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Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Today is one of those days…
What are the shepherds rod and staff. Simply put, tools for controlling wayward sheep!
The shepherd will only use the rod and staff to protect the sheep!
For the best protection, the sheep have to listen and obey!
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Numbers 21:8 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’
I used to get confused with many of the Old Testament records of what happened – mostly because I did not have a good understanding of those stories.
As I grow in Christ ever day I gain a deeper understanding of Him and enjoy a deeper relationship with Him.
It is only to start believing; Christ will do the encouraging and strengthening all the way.
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John 8:41 ‘You are doing the works of your own father.’ ‘We are not illegitimate children,’ they protested. ‘The only Father we have is God himself.’
When Jesus was facing the Pharisees He was trying to get them to see they had a future with God – if they wanted it!
God knows we face all manner of things in our lives, but He wants us to know the truth and trust in it always.
God wants to adopt us all!
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Genesis 17:9 Then God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.
We can learn a lot from the covenant God made with Abram, or Abraham as we know him…
God made this promise to Abraham. Abraham grew tired of waiting because he was limiting the response by worldly knowledge.
Give God the space to do what He does best – and obey Him!
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Jeremiah 20:10 I hear many whispering, ‘Terror on every side! Denounce him! Let’s denounce him!’ All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, ‘Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him.’
How many friends do you have who constantly try to “remind” you there is no God?
It is sometimes hard not to listen to the world when we are in troubled times…
But God is real and He is always here for us! No matter what others say!
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John 11:54 Therefore Jesus no longer moved about publicly among the people of Judea. Instead he withdrew to a region near the wilderness, to a village called Ephraim, where he stayed with his disciples.
What did Jesus do when the world and people started to get too much?
He withdrew from the people focused on the world and went to be closer to God to share God with others.
Sometimes we need to refocus where we are to gain strength to carry on for Christ!
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Psalm 118:2 Let Israel say: ‘His love endures for ever.’
I think one of the biggest disappointments in life is when the love people have for each other seems to come to an end…
That is something I find hard to follow or agree with, and something Jesus does not know!
Christ has shown us His love by doing what He did – but that love continues on each and every day!
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Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
Does your work reflect the light of Christ?
Can people see a bit of Christ when they look at you and your life?
Where do you spend most of your time and money?
What does Christ see in you?
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1 Corinthians 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.
God is not looking for the smartest, most influential people to take on the ministry of spreading the gospel.
He wants you, just as you are, because you are perfect for a particular task he has!
Will you say “here I am, use me”
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Psalm 70:3 May those who say to me, ‘Aha! Aha!’ turn back because of their shame.
When was the last time you gave someone the chance to do the right thing instead of blaming them and calling for punishment?
Are you willing to give everyone another chance like Jesus did?
Will you show a bit of Christ’s grace by giving someone a chance today?
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Exodus 12:11 This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover.
How many times have you gone into a takeaway and rushed your meal because you are already running late?
This is the urgency Christ wants us to have when seeking forgiveness.
Don’t carry on putting off things. Don’t try and clean up before seeking forgiveness. Just do it!
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Hebrews 10:18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.
The way to forgiveness may have seemed hard for people back then.
When Jesus went to the cross it was for our sins He paid the price.
That is the level of forgiveness He offers to us nowadays!