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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’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.

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Are You Irritable?

Are You Irritable?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to avoid being irritable. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Irritable and ill-tempered people are sometimes said to be “prickly.” There are those who are self-aware enough to recognize they are. Others are oblivious. Whatever the case, scripture is clear when Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV):

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;”

Get rid of the bad temper, and don’t be cross. Rather, turn to The Cross. Realize Christ’s sacrifice is for you personally. Change. And be released from the bondage of irritability. God has a plan for you to be a blessing to others today and in the future. Be ready!

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The Cross is the Power of God?

The Cross is the Power of God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to understand the power of the cross. In amen Jesus’ name, amen.

Would you say the cross is the power of God? Not everyone does.

Paul, writing in 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 (ESV), says, “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’”

It is odd that a Roman torture devise would be called the power of God. Yet, it is so because those who are being saved recognize the redeeming work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

May God richly bless all who understand the link between the cross and the power of God.

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