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Recall Christ’s Last Words!

Recall Christ’s Last Words!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who recall the last words Christ said when he was on the cross. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When David wrote Psalm 31:3-5 (ESV) he was inspired by God. Generations later, David’s words would be quoted by Christ on Calvary.

“For you are my rock and my fortress;
and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;
you take me out of the net they have hidden for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hand I commit my spirit;
you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.”

In Luke 23:46 (ESV) Jesus is on the cross.

“Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said,
‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this he breathed his last.”

The finality of this event seems to be the end of the story. Yet, believers know there is more. Christ is resurrected and appears to the disciples and hundreds of others.

Believers often say to each other on Easter, “He is risen.”

Others respond, “He is risen, indeed.”

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Christ Is The Cornerstone!

Christ Is The Cornerstone!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know Christ is the cornerstone. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In architecture, the cornerstone of a building is significant. All of the other stones that will make up the building are aligned to it. Placing a cornerstone often takes on a ceremonial meaning and is accompanied by some fanfare.

First Peter 2:4-6 (ESV) is not written about the cornerstone of a building. It is written about Christ.

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture:

Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,
a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

Christ is the cornerstone! Believers are living stones. With Christ as the cornerstone, all things are possible.

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Are You Building with Care?

Are You Building with Care?

Dear Lord, I pray for those who, like Apostle Paul, build on the foundation of Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some believers regularly share the Gospel. Others come along side new believers and disciple them. Know anyone doing these things?

Apostle Paul considered himself like a skilled master builder when he laid what he called a “foundation.”

He writes in 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 (ESV):

“According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

Take care how you speak into others’ lives. Be bold. Share. Help others establish foundations in Chirst.

Build with care on others’ foundations in Christ.

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A Work in Progress!

A Work in Progress!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for everyone to know that he who began a good work will be faithful to complete it. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever heard someone say, “Give it time?”

Impatient people can be found everywhere. Our instant gratification culture can be seen in everything from on-demand movies to fast food.

In God’s economy, things take time.

Apostle Paul says in Philippians 1:6 (ESV),
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

It may be very hard, but accept God’s timing. We can live by the promise: God will “bring it to completion” even if it takes longer than we expect.

Be patient. Let God.

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The Big Bet on Super Bowl Sunday 2022

The Big Bet on Super Bowl Sunday 2022

Have you heard of Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale?

He bet $9,500,000 the Cincinnati Bangles would beat the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

To spell it out, this man bet nine million, five hundred thousand dollars on the outcome of a single football game.

For those who watched the game, it was exciting to witness the teams trading the lead back and forth. It was not until the last minutes of the game that the Rams got a touchdown and made the extra point to move ahead.

In the remaining time, the Bangles had possession of the ball and were heading down field for what they hoped would be a game-winning touchdown or to make a field goal to at least tie the game.

The Bengals’ hopes ended when their quarterback was sacked, and they were stopped. Time ran out, and the game ended.

The Rams won the Super Bowl LVI 23 to 20.

Mattress Mack lost all of his money.

In life, there is one sure bet. We are not getting out of this life alive.

Like to bet? Instead of putting your faith in a football team to win a game, why not put your faith in Jesus Christ? He was born, lived, died, and was resurrected to give you eternal life. Life everlasting is promised in John 3:16-17 (ESV).

 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Hold on to your money. There is no wager required to believe and be saved.

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Christ’s Last Words?

Christ’s Last Words?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who recall the last words Christ said when he was on the cross. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When David wrote Psalm 31:3-5 he was inspired by God. Generations later, David’s words would be quoted by Christ on Calvary.

“For you are my rock and my fortress;
and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;
you take me out of the net they have hidden for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hand I commit my spirit;
you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.”

In Luke 23:46 Jesus is on the cross.

“Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said,
‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this he breathed his last.”

The finality of this event seems to be the end of the story. Yet, believers know there is more. Christ is resurrected and appears to the disciples and hundreds of others.

Believers often say to each other on Easter, “He is risen.”

Others respond, “He is risen, indeed.” 

Tell me what you think in the comments below.