Afternoon Devotion
April 13, 2021
Afternoon Bible Verse
Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Afternoon Bible Study
Eternal life is the ultimate gift to everyone who believes in Jesus. Over the centuries, some people have chosen not to believe that this gift is offered to them. But simply not believing in something doesn't make it right or true.
God, through His Holy Spirit, raised Christ up from the dead. Whether we choose to believe or not, it still happened. The Apostle Paul says that if God did that for Jesus, then He will also do the same for those who believe in His Son.
As humans, we enjoy the privilege of making choices about everything, from what we eat and what we wear, to what career we pursue and whether or not we get married. Unfortunately, we also suffer the consequences of making bad decisions. Often, we learn painful and valuable lessons from these wrong choices.
God, through His Holy Spirit, raised Christ up from the dead. Whether we choose to believe or not, it still happened. The Apostle Paul says that if God did that for Jesus, then He will also do the same for those who believe in His Son.
As humans, we enjoy the privilege of making choices about everything, from what we eat and what we wear, to what career we pursue and whether or not we get married. Unfortunately, we also suffer the consequences of making bad decisions. Often, we learn painful and valuable lessons from these wrong choices.
However, what we choose in regard to our relationship with God has eternal implications. In His great mercy, God allows us to decide whether or not we will follow Him. This is an amazing gift, especially since God knows that everyone will not choose to serve Him. Even though God desires a relationship with us, He gives us the opportunity to decide for ourselves.
The choice each of us must make is whether to accept or deny God's sacrifice through His Son Jesus. That choice will determine our life now and our eternity.
The choice each of us must make is whether to accept or deny God's sacrifice through His Son Jesus. That choice will determine our life now and our eternity.
Afternoon Prayer
God, I am so grateful that you've given me the ability to make my own decisions. Even though you know that I won't always get everything right the first time, your grace is always ready to catch me when I fall. Guide me in the decisions that I make so that I trust you, rather than my own human thinking. In Jesus' name, amen.
If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.
-C.S. Lewis
God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.
-Elbert Hubbard
The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.
-C.S. Lewis
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.
-Dorothy Parker
Yesterday's Devotional
April 12, 2021
Yesterday's Afternoon Bible Verse
John 1:29
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Yesterday's Afternoon Bible Study
Throughout the Old Testament we read about the practice of sacrificing animals. This idea might seem cruel and hard to imagine in our present day, but it was part of God's plan. To atone for their sin, people would choose a lamb, something that was valuable to them, and sacrifice it to the Lord. It was a reminder of the seriousness of their sin before God.
Because we are sinners, we need a Savior. The Jews had heard of a coming Messiah for hundreds of years. Prophets had foretold of One who would redeem humanity, but many wondered if He would ever appear.
In the Book of John, John the Baptist recognized that Jesus was the Messiah, the One who would deliver us from our sins. He knew that the Lamb of God would be the ultimate sacrifice once and for all.
Because we are sinners, we need a Savior. The Jews had heard of a coming Messiah for hundreds of years. Prophets had foretold of One who would redeem humanity, but many wondered if He would ever appear.
In the Book of John, John the Baptist recognized that Jesus was the Messiah, the One who would deliver us from our sins. He knew that the Lamb of God would be the ultimate sacrifice once and for all.
God has always desired to have a relationship with His creation. However, sin created a barrier between us and His love.
Jesus was the only perfect spotless Lamb of God whose blood could cleanse us from our sin. He offered a new way, a better way to atone for our sin. Now, because of His sacrifice, we can come boldly before the Father, seek His forgiveness, and enjoy an unhindered relationship with Him.
Jesus' sacrifice changed everything. When He redeems us from our sin, it changes our eternity.
Jesus was the only perfect spotless Lamb of God whose blood could cleanse us from our sin. He offered a new way, a better way to atone for our sin. Now, because of His sacrifice, we can come boldly before the Father, seek His forgiveness, and enjoy an unhindered relationship with Him.
Jesus' sacrifice changed everything. When He redeems us from our sin, it changes our eternity.
Yesterday's Afternoon Prayer
Jesus, thank you for offering yourself as the ultimate sacrifice for my sin so that I could have a relationship with you. Only you, Jesus, could redeem my soul, make me right before God, and provide a way for me to spend eternity with you. Forgive me and cleanse me from my sin and help me live for you. In your name, amen.