Isaiah 9:6 told of a child being born on whom we could bank all of our hopes, who had the authority to do something about it, and would give us more that we would ever dream…
…and, those realities are all found in Jesus. He’s the One to whom all praise is due.
So, today, praise God for sending His Son for us.
Wonder of wonders: if you have a relationship with God through Christ, you know this One who is great, Son of the Most High, sitting on the throne (Luke 1:32-33). Today, while you may discouraged about a great many things, take comfort in this reality: you know Him and He knows you. Rest in Him.
All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, because He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing we could possibly dream of in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3)
You’re blessed today, as a believer, with things like:
So, thank God for these amazing blessings and walk tall today because of who you are In Christ.
There’s amazing good news for those who are in Christ Jesus:
And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, [31] so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
(1 Corinthians 1:30-31)
In Christ Jesus, then, you have become righteous, sanctified, and redeemed. Thank Him and praise Him for this reality in you today. Download the Gratitude Guide to continue nurturing gratitude this week.
Jesus came and He was a king, but His kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36). Today, as we think about the Gospel and what it means for us, remember this truth: as a believer, you are part of a kingdom that is outside of this world. Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, you have been put to death and raised with Him as you believe in Him. Therefore, seek the things that are above where Christ is. Seek first His kingdom, which is not of this world.
Hear these encouraging words from Romans 8…
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39 ESV)
Get it? As a believer, who is in Christ Jesus our Lord, you are secure and loved, regardless of what you may be facing in these short days you have on the earth. So, be encouraged in His love today.
We probably have the clearest statement of what the good news is in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.
How is this good news? Well, it’s because it was for our sins. Therefore, today, for every look at your sins, take a look at Christ. He’s died for them, was buried, and rose again, so they are no longer THE definitive power in you. Look to Him.
For our sake – He did this for you and me
he made him to be sin – Jesus bore the punishment we deserve
who knew no sin, – Yes, that Jesus, the pure, spotless, perfect Son of God
so that – this wasn’t a wasted action. It was for something…
in him – this is all in Christ, not us
we might become the righteousness of God. – we get amazing benefits and are seen as righteous in Him.
Praise God today for this truth from 2 Corinthians 5:21 and the hope it gives you.
Today, be mindful of the truth that is yours in Jesus…
Specifically, you are redeemed, bought, purchased by the precious blood of Jesus:
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree” (Galatians 3:13)
I love the picture of redemption we get in Colossians 2…
In Jesus, God has forgiven our trespasses “by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.” (Colossians 2:14)
Will you rejoice in this amazing good news today? You are free.
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