The first sign that Jesus is the Son of God is referenced in John 2:1-12. When those around Jesus saw that He could change water into wine, their faith increased. They understood that God cares about all aspects of our life; even cares about social gatherings like a wedding banquet. Everything in your life is important to God and He is there for you to improve your life now and forever.
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And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love. – 2 John 1:6
Highlighted in “Love Finds A Way” is that the love for Christ is proved by sacrifice just like Christ did on the cross. It produces actions; things like helping someone in need, encouraging, or inspiring. Love finds a way and is the answer.
Like the song Unstoppable by Rascal Flatts says, love is powerful. This day with God, let us walk in the love of Christ, and be confident that the enemy will be overpowered.
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Just as the sun rises over a beautiful countryside, your mood can always be lifted by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son. In John 21:15-25, the question Jesus asked Simon Peter is, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you (v. 16).” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The same question is asked three times and Peter answers “yes” all three times.
The love for Christ is proved by sacrifice just like Christ did on the cross. It produces actions; things like helping someone in need, encouraging, or inspiring. Love finds a way and is the answer.
I remember a recent sermon from Rev. Ryan Barnett – Lead Pastor at First Methodist Waco. The thought from the sermon was that we worry about things, but one affirmation of our life brings peace. Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so. Think about all the miracles Jesus performs in the Book of John. Changing the water into wine, healing the sick son, healing the paralyzed man, feeding the 5,000, calming the storm, and bringing Lazarus back to life.
There is anxiety in a new job we begin, going back to school, new trends, fitting in, and meeting expectations. Yes, we have anxiety but there can be peace, the storms can be calmed, and we can see a bright future because Jesus loves us. He brings new life now and into the future and into life everlasting. No challenge or obstacle can stop the love Jesus has for you. It’s unstoppable!
That my friends is a good ending as we have reached the last chapter of the book of John. He wrote so that others may believe. Not all signs and wonders were recorded in the book of John because he says that not even the whole world would have room for the books that would be written (v. 25).
Love originated in You God, love was exemplified in Jesus, and love grows in our hearts day by day with the help of the Holy Spirit. Your love is available to all God and the best time to love is right now. By accepting Christ in our heart, we experience perfect love by having a relationship with You God. Jesus laid down His life for us and it is in the name of Jesus who demonstrated His love on the cross that we pray, amen.
Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!, As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. – John 21:7
A point picked up on from “Decide and He Will Guide” is that Jesus has the power to make the impossible possible! This day with God, pray about your situation. Jesus wants you to be productive and do things you didn’t think you could do.
Pray and listen for a solution. There is indescribable potential in you my friend because power is available to you. Make a decision and dive in. Be inspired by the song Dive – Steven Curtis Chapman. This day with God, take the dive and thrive!
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Jesus invites us to pray and obey. To decide and He will guide as we start our day. Reading today in John 21:1-14, Simon Peter decided to go out to fish. Once a decision was made by Peter to fish, it influences the other disciples to go fishing too. They fished all night but didn’t catch anything.
In the morning, along the shore was Jesus but the disciples didn’t recognize that it was Jesus (v. 4). Then something happened. They followed the instructions of Jesus to throw their net on the right side of the boat and they were unable to haul in the net in because of the large number of fish (v. 6).
Then it clicked in John’s mind that the man on the shore was Jesus and Peter dove into the water. This was the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after His death on the cross. The disciples had witnessed before and were now witnessing again that Jesus was alive and had power even over death. This same power is available to us!
For the disciples, Jesus fulfills a need they had for food. What need can Jesus fulfill for you today? Is it a health concern or a stressful situation at work, personal finances, or a relationship? A point we pick up in reading the passage today is that Jesus empowered the disciples as they fished and He can empower each of us. He is concerned about our needs.
This day with God, pray about the needs we have. Jesus wants us to be productive and do things we didn’t think we could do. Let us pray and listen for ways to fulfill our needs. There is indescribable potential in us because the same power that helped catch the large number of fish for the disciples is available to us.
This day with You Lord, we are listening to instructions. Tell us where to throw out our net. Give us faith to obey with confidence because with You Lord, the impossible is possible. We trust You, and are ready to dive right in like Peter to meet you along the shore as we take in food for the soul together. We follow Your Way, and know we’re going to have a productive day as we pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
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