05/30 Luke 24:8-11
Then they remembered that he had said this. 9 So they rushed back to tell his eleven disciples — and everyone else — what had happened. 10 The women who went to the tomb were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several others. They told the apostles what had happened, 11 but the story sounded like nonsense, so they didn’t believe it.
BELIEVE
Listen to Jesus and believe what He tells us. He will not fool us and He will guide us in the right way. Jesus does not want us to be at odds in our life for He is Lord of our life and committed to walking with us throughout out life.
Category - Devotionals
05/29 Luke 24:6-7
He isn’t here! He has risen from the dead! Don’t you remember what he told you back in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again the third day?”
TOLD
Jesus told His disciples what would happen and they didn’t understand what He meant. Jesus has told us what will happen in our life if we followed Him: He would never leave us, His focus would be upon us, He would use us as His rep in this world and one day He would come back for us. Trust Jesus and live your life based upon His word.
05/28 Luke 24:4-5
They were puzzled, trying to think what could have happened to it. Suddenly, two men appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes. 5 The women were terrified and bowed low before them. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking in a tomb for someone who is alive?
WHY?
You know where Jesus can be found. Lord help me and He is there. Call upon His name and He will help you.
05/27 Luke 24:1-3
But very early on Sunday morning the women came to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone covering the entrance had been rolled aside. 3 So they went in, but they couldn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus.
WHERE IS HE?
Where is Jesus? Is He in your heart? If He isn’t you don’t have Him. Is Jesus Lord and Savior of your life? If He isn’t you are lost. Surrender your heart to Jesus. He is Lord.
05/26 Luke 22:70-71
They all shouted, “Then you claim you are the Son of God?” And he replied, “You are right in saying that I am.” 71 “What need do we have for other witnesses?” they shouted. “We ourselves heard him say it.”
GOD
We cannot imagine God and certainly cannot develop a good idea of the infinite. Jesus is God and He came in the flesh so that we can understand what God is-God is LOVE.
05/25 Luke 22:66-69
At daybreak all the leaders of the people assembled, including the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. Jesus was led before this high council, 67 and they said, “Tell us if you are the Messiah.” But he replied, “If I tell you, you won’t believe me. 68 And if I ask you a question, you won’t answer. 69 But the time is soon coming when I, the Son of Man, will be sitting at God’s right hand in the place of power.”
GOD
Jesus is God-fully man and fully God. It is a hard concept for us to appreciate or understand but it is still true. Jesus loves you!
05/24 Luke 22:63-65
Now the guards in charge of Jesus began mocking and beating him. 64 They blindfolded him; then they hit him and asked, “Who hit you that time, you prophet?” 65 And they threw all sorts of terrible insults at him.
TRUTH
The world does not appreciate or respect what we are doing. They hated Jesus because He was a mirror of their sin. The world will hate you too so don’t be surprised when things don’t go your way. Life and hard and we need Jesus every minute of every day.
05/23 Luke 22:56-62
A servant girl noticed him in the firelight and began staring at him. Finally she said, “This man was one of Jesus’ followers!” 57 Peter denied it. “Woman,” he said, “I don’t even know the man!” 58 After a while someone else looked at him and said, “You must be one of them!” “No, man, I’m not!” Peter replied. 59 About an hour later someone else insisted, “This must be one of Jesus’ disciples because he is a Galilean, too.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about.” And as soon as he said these words, the rooster crowed. 61 At that moment the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered that the Lord had said, “Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny me three times.” 62 And Peter left the courtyard, crying bitterly.
REALLY
Do we really act much differently than Peter? We whine and moan about the difficulties we face instead of first taking them to the Lord. We send up a little white flag, poor me, at the first sign of suffering. Help me Lord to become more like Jesus day by day.
05/22 Luke 22:54-55
So they arrested him and led him to the high priest’s residence, and Peter was following far behind. 55 The guards lit a fire in the courtyard and sat around it, and Peter joined them there.
DEATH
Jesus knew HE was going to die. I suspect I would not respond well in a similar situation. We can if we will spend time with HIM. He will equip us to face the day. Jesus will guide us through the maze that life is so often. Let Jesus guide you on your life journey.
05/21 Luke 22:52-53
Then Jesus spoke to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard and the other leaders who headed the mob. “Am I some dangerous criminal,” he asked, “that you have come armed with swords and clubs to arrest me? 53 Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.”
STRUGGLE
Service to Jesus always involves struggle. We serve a risen Savior and the powers of darkness are always trying to blow out the light. Darkness cannot dispel light. One-candlelight can be seen from thousands of feet away. Let your light shine and surrender you life to fight the fight of faith and service.