Think of ways you are using your skills to benefit the next generation. You may have started a dream but like David in 1 Kings 1, you may not be the one to build it to completion. Someone in the next generation, may need to finish.
There is a need to bring more and more people to the teachings of Jesus. We are all on a journey to our ultimate higher destination in heaven and this humbles us to pray for and care for the next generation so they can continue what was started.
A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Destiny of the Faithful”. Those who are the faithful ones in Christ are assured of a destiny beyond what could be imagined but the adversaries are headed towards ruin so let us meditate on the Truth and seek ways to share with others the reward for those who are faithful to the Lord.
As pointed out in the song Shout to the Lord by Michael W. Smith, nothing compares to the promise we have in the Lord. Let us point out the wonders of His world. That the mountains bow down and the seas roar at the sound of His name.
The journey through 1 Kings has given encouragement for the journey ahead that will now take us into the Gospel of John for a while. We will continue to gain insight from God’s Word in order to apply our faith at work, at home, and in all we do.
The reading plan below will be used to hold me accountable as I share about God’s Word. To share about the Gospel of John, it’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Christ as Savior, we have taken the steps necessary to make each day amazing!
Questions for Reflection
John 1:1-18 – Who is the Word? Why is the Word’s life, man’s light? Who bears witness to the light? What is the purpose of the Word’s appearance in the flesh?
John 1:19-34 – How does John the Baptist bear witness to Christ? What does John say Christ will do? How can you bear witness to Christ?
John 1:35-51 – How do the disciples meet Christ? How do they identify Jesus? What have you learned from these examples to help you present Christ to others?
John 2:1-12 – What power of Christ does the miracle at Cana reveal (See John 1:3)? What does Jesus’ first sign manifest (See John 1:14)? What is the result of Jesus’ first sign?
John 2:13-25 – What happens in the Temple? What emotional response does Jesus have? How does He refer to temple in verse 19? For what reason do many people in Jerusalem believe in Jesus’ name? How does the knowledge that Jesus has about all our thoughts affect the openness and honesty of our prayers?
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Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God: A Daily Study Guide to the Entire Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1978. Print.
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“Bible.” The Bible – The Word of God – ChristNotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 2017. <http://www.christianity.com/bible/>.
Nicholes, Lou. “Recent Commentaries.” Family-Times.net – Devotional Commentary Index. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.family-times.net/commentary/>.
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I just finished a spiritual journey through 1 Kings and I’ll go into the Gospel of John next.
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My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man, he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend. - Job 16:20-21
In the post “Friend To Help Along The Way”, noted is that God is the Truth and cares for His people. We don’t have a counselor that just tells us what we want to hear, but because of Jesus our intercessor, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us in all we do.
The Truth is God’s Word and we should react to parts of scripture that reprove and correct us with humility. Everyone needs a friend but not all friends will be able to deliver. With Jesus, we have a friend that can! He knows what path to take and what decisions are the best.
Let us worship and give praise today with the song What A Friend We Have In Jesus by Alan Jackson. Sometimes life circumstances seem to be out of control, but we can trust in our Intercessor to help get our circumstances overruled.
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