Daily Devotional Day & Night

HAPPY THURSDAY!

I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying this hot Friday-eve. I was outside at 9am, and it was already 92F, wow! It's been a crazy summer in the DC area, and I can't say that I've ever seen a summer like this in my life. The winter was record breaking, and the summer is even worst. We had an earthquake that measured 3.6 in the area, a few days ago, and I've seen a few tornado warnings on the News. Are you still praying for our nation? I know it’s written, “Nothing is new under the sun”, but I don't know what's going on. I suggest that those of you who are still wavering in your faith, and contemplating what you should and shouldn't believe, try to find the truth quickly, and stay in prayer. We need to pray for our leaders, and each other. Our country was built on biblical principles, those things are quickly fading away, and if we aren't careful we'll continue to experience the wrath of God. It takes each individual to get involved, because our prayers don't go unnoticed. Enjoy the remainder of your day family, and be blessed!

Today's scriptures are about Jesus baring our sins forever. Because of Jesus' unselfish act of surrendering His life, the state of mankind has been forever changed. He's delivered us from the bondage of sin forever, because of His unconditional love for us. People that believe in Him, from then forward, never have to worry about being separated from God, that's a reason to rejoice! As we think about the message Jesus portrays, and who He is, we should be giving Him praise every single day. Jesus offers peace, joy, happiness, contentment, strength, love, compassion, salvation, and much more. He lived, died, and lived again, in order to restore life in every human being. He took on the one thing that condemned us forever, the largest three-letter word, SIN! It's written: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 6:23)
Sin was introduced to the human race by the very first man created, and from then the consequence of death reigned. Adam's sin also introduced free will, which allows us to choose right from wrong. The consequences of sin may not necessarily mean that you will physically die, but something will die in your life, because you made the choice to do it. In the Old Testament, according to the Law of Moses, certain sins did warrant physical death, but this message is true for physical or spiritual death because of sin. It's written: “Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their fathers; a person shall be put to death for his own sin." (Deut. 24:16) You are responsible for you, so you can’t blame someone else for you choices in life, and because of Jesus you don’t have too. He paid the sin debt in full, once, and for all.
It's amazing how life works, because the actions of one man introduced death to all mankind, but the grace of another introduced life. It's written: Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. (Romans 5:18-19) Both Jesus and Adam made choices with their life, and each one had consequences, both good and bad. Sin came like a plague, and spreads rapidly throughout mankind, but there was only one man who has never sinned. With that in mind, God gave His Son as a Holy sacrifice for our sins. His blood cleanses the soul of all who believes in Him.
Before Jesus went to the cross, He knew what He had to face, and He did it willingly. His love gave Him the strength to endure all that was done to Him. You are a part of the reason He went to the cross. He loved each of us, equally, and His grace and mercy is offered to whomever is open to receive. Jesus wants us to have peace, and life in abundance, so He paid the ultimate price to make that possible. Sin was the problem, so He rectified that problem on the cross. Living with sin is too much for us to bear, because it brings darkness into our life. Through Him we can be forgiven for any sin we've ever committed, which is the light that replaces that darkness. You can’t sin too much to be forgiven, so just confess to God that you’re a sinner, and ask for His forgiveness. Once that's done, you're as good as forgiven.
It takes too much energy to waver in your faith because of guilt, shame, or regret, so lay those burdens down. Jesus has already taken care of it for you. There is no fee to be forgiven, the only thing He wants us to do is allow Him to love us. He's given up His life so that we could have one, and He only expects us to spread His love to others. When you read about Jesus you'll see that He never judged, nor condemned anyone. He showed us how to live a life of righteousness, and taught us what it took to truly live with a clear mind and a full heart. Learn about Him, and His life, and it'll give you so much hope. The one thing He pushes is faith, faith, faith, because He's already taken care of the hard part. He said in believe and Me and I'll do the rest; just ask Me and it's done, and just seek My love, because it's already here waiting on you. The secret to having the "good life" isn't really a secret at all. Jesus has been here for thousand of years, and He'll be around forever more.
Get to know Him for who He is, but allow Him to be Lord of your life, and I promise you won't regret it. What does the mean? Take a few moments and take the God Quiz today, you'll find some wonderful answers there. My favorite verse today is: Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many. Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

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