Monday, November 2 – “When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.” (Matthew 8:23) The disciples had faith. They believed in Jesus, because they followed him into a boat. Which is a very good thing. For what you believe will always reveal itself in what you do. Now the question for the disciples, and for you, is this: Will you actually live your life, as if you believe in Jesus?
Tuesday, November 3 – “He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led them through the depths as through a desert.” (Psalm 106:9) This is from the story of Moses and the Israelite exodus from slavery in Egypt. A story that every one of Jesus’ disciples would’ve known by heart. They, just like you, understand God’s power and authority. Now the question for all of us is this: Will you stand under God’s power and authority?
Wednesday, November 4 – “Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?” (Matthew 16:9) Jesus is reminding the disciples of what God has done. So that they would find more courage and confidence to face what God is going to do, or what God isn’t going to do, depending on the case. Jesus is inviting you to be wise. To use the knowledge that you already possess.
Thursday, November 5 – “At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him.” (Jonah 1:16) You know what this is like. You get all worked up and you make all kinds of deals and promises to and with God. Which is a very good place to start. But, you can’t live there. For whatever was working you up will subside and then wham, another whatever will start to work you up. So, your question then becomes: Will you put into practice the knowledge that you already possess?
Friday, November 6 – “He said to them, ‘Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand?’” (Mark 4:21) Hiding a light, especially at night, under a bowl or a bed isn’t wise. For this hiding impacts the light’s ability to do what light has been created and gifted to be – A source of calm, peace, clarity and vision, when it’s dark all around. Let light be light and put it out in the open, on its stand, so all can see.
Saturday, November 7 – “Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.” (Luke 8:40) “They were all expecting him.” The question for today is this: What “him” were they all expecting? And a second is like it: What him are you expecting? Are you expecting the Jesus of scripture? Or are you expecting the Jesus of a religion or of a political party or even of your family? Will you take Jesus as he is? Or will you take Jesus as someone else has told you that he is?
Tuesday, November 3 – “He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led them through the depths as through a desert.” (Psalm 106:9) This is from the story of Moses and the Israelite exodus from slavery in Egypt. A story that every one of Jesus’ disciples would’ve known by heart. They, just like you, understand God’s power and authority. Now the question for all of us is this: Will you stand under God’s power and authority?
Wednesday, November 4 – “Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?” (Matthew 16:9) Jesus is reminding the disciples of what God has done. So that they would find more courage and confidence to face what God is going to do, or what God isn’t going to do, depending on the case. Jesus is inviting you to be wise. To use the knowledge that you already possess.
Thursday, November 5 – “At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him.” (Jonah 1:16) You know what this is like. You get all worked up and you make all kinds of deals and promises to and with God. Which is a very good place to start. But, you can’t live there. For whatever was working you up will subside and then wham, another whatever will start to work you up. So, your question then becomes: Will you put into practice the knowledge that you already possess?
Friday, November 6 – “He said to them, ‘Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand?’” (Mark 4:21) Hiding a light, especially at night, under a bowl or a bed isn’t wise. For this hiding impacts the light’s ability to do what light has been created and gifted to be – A source of calm, peace, clarity and vision, when it’s dark all around. Let light be light and put it out in the open, on its stand, so all can see.
Saturday, November 7 – “Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.” (Luke 8:40) “They were all expecting him.” The question for today is this: What “him” were they all expecting? And a second is like it: What him are you expecting? Are you expecting the Jesus of scripture? Or are you expecting the Jesus of a religion or of a political party or even of your family? Will you take Jesus as he is? Or will you take Jesus as someone else has told you that he is?
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