Jesus Makes Everything New

Truth:  When Jesus returns He will establish a new order, a new system filled with honesty, integrity, righteousness, and mercy.  All of the broken ways of the past will be gone and everything that is perfect will new and last forever.  There will be no temptation toward evil, nor will the demons of hell torment. Jesus will reign forever.

Scripture:  “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’” (Revelation 21:4-5)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I am overwhelmed by Your love and forgiveness. To think that You know all about me and still choose to love me enough to send Your son for my salvation.  I live for You today and look forward to spending eternity with You.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus is the Hope of the World

Truth:  Jesus came the first time as a helpless Babe, but He will return as the reigning King.  He will come and live forever with those who follow Him in a new and perfect city called the new Jerusalem. It will be an eternal life with God.

Scripture:  “Now the dwelling of God is with men and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.” (Rev. 21:3)

Prayer: Jesus, You are my hope.  I live for the day when You will come and live with me and I can be with You.  I am grateful for Your gift of salvation and for the eternity that I will have be with You.  I commit today to be Yours, completely Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus is Salvation

Truth:  The grace of God that brings salvation is not something difficult to grasp, but it does require total surrender to find.  This grace has the power to redeem us from evil and to prepare for us a life with God.

Scripture:  “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men…the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness.” (Titus 2:11-14)

Prayer: Gracious and Eternal Father, Thank You for sending Your son, Jesus, to this earth.  He lived a perfect life, died as a sacrifice for my sin and lives to extend grace and mercy toward me. I am un-deserving of such love.  Thank You.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He is the God of the impossible

Truth:  Since God created the heavens and the earth, and everything in it, He is more than able to do the impossible.  He can make angels sing in the heavens, stars appear in the skies and He can give us His only Son to be born from a virgin named Mary.

Scripture:  “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God…for nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:35-37)

Prayer:  Eternal and Omnipotent God. You are forever and all powerful.  There is nothing too difficult for You. Help me to remember that the miracle of Jesus’ birth was done at Your command. The gift of Your Son has been my salvation. It is a miracle too complex for me to fully understand, but too beautiful not to receive. Thank You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Salvation has come

Truth: For many years righteous people, prophets and priests waited for the day when Bible prophecies would be fulfilled and a the Savior would appear to rescue humankind from a world twisted with evil.  He came and His name, is Jesus!

Scripture:  “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised…my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light of revelation for the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel.” (Luke 2:29-32)

Prayer:  Sovereign Lord, You made the heavens and the earth. You are in charge of every season, the history of humankind and the future of our world.  You have sent us Salvation – a light for those in darkness, and the glory of Your presence for those who follow You.  Thank You!  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus is God’s Word

Truth:  The eternal word of God never falters, is true and has the strength to always be fulfilled.  For centuries this word was spoken by God through His prophets and forgotten by humankind. But then, once and for all the Word of God became flesh so that You could see, hear and follow Him.

Scripture: “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.  We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)

Prayer:  God, Thank You for making Your word clear and evident.  For many years I have couldn’t find the right way, or make decisions that were wise, but when I found Your truth in Jesus, it has transformed my life. Thank You!  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

It’s Christmas!

Truth:  Jesus is the only reason we have Christmas. The holiday is about Him. It is by Him and it is for Him.  He is Christmas!  He came to this earth as a helpless babe with a mission to rescue us from the pain and sorrow of sin.  He is the perfect gift.

Scripture:  “Yet to all who received Him to those who believed in His name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)

Prayer:  Eternal Father, thank You for the best Christmas gift ever.  Today, while I am gathered with family and friends, help me to celebrate Your birth above every other tradition. You are my Savior! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus is Light

Truth: Finding your way through life can be confusing. So many voices call for you to go “this way” or to follow “that path.  But we can take comfort in the reality that the only way to eternal life and to peace on this earth has been made evident and plain.  It is to follow Jesus. He is like a bright light leading us out of a dark night.

Scripture:  “The true light that give light to every man was coming into the world.” (John 1:9)

Prayer:  Thank You, Jesus for shining Your bright light of truth and freedom into my world of darkness, confusion and bondage.  Help me to always seek You and follow the brightly lit path You have provided.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus Is

Truth:  Before the world began, before anything we can see, hear, taste, touch, feel or sense existed, Jesus was.  He is the beginning and the end and wraps the world in his own hands.  He is the Eternal Word and everything He says is true.

Scripture:  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made…In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.” (John 1:1-3)

Prayer:  Jesus, You are here. You know all things and created things. I am so grateful today that before my world began You knew it, and You love me!  Grant me today a willing heart to follow You.  I want to have my life measured not by my earthly achievements, but by my pursuit of You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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