The Reason for Jesus
Charles Martin
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
“Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy” (Proverbs 14:10, NIV).
"I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust'" (Psalm 91:2, NIV).
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water’” (John 7:38, ESV).
Father God, there are particular situations I’m facing right now that feel so discouraging. Because of this, I’m often tempted to let worst-case scenarios write and rewrite the truth I believe. Today, remind me You are in control. Remind me You can be trusted with it all. Remind me that I don’t have to run ahead and prepare for every outcome or scenario because You hold it all together. Infuse my heart with hope, and help me infuse hope into others too. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him” (Luke 15:28, NIV).
“So God created humans in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27, NRSV).
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others” (Philippians 2:3-4, NIV).
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NIV).
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20a, NIV).
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7a, NKJV).
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8, NIV).
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life'" (John 8:12, NIV).