03/14          Matthew 7:1-2

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.

SEE

Do you see what the Lord is saying?  Look at yourself and the demands you make from others.  How do you evaluate others?  Look at your standard of evaluation and that is the standard by which you will be judged.  Do not judge others. 

03/13          Luke 22:69-71
But from now on the Son of Man will be seated in the place of power at God’s right hand. ” 70 They all shouted, “So, are you claiming to be the Son of God?” And he replied, “You say that I am.” 71 “Why do we need other witnesses?” they said. “We ourselves heard him say it.”

YES
Yes, Jesus is the Son of God, the Creator of all things and is now at the right of the Father interceding for us even now.  If you know Jesus, you know the Father.  He brings us into the presence of the Lord High God.  Jesus is the one and only way to the Father.  He is Lord. 

03/12          Luke 22:66-68
At daybreak all the elders 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, are you 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.

BELIEVE
Jesus knew their heart.  He knows your heart.  Do you believe?  Believe in Jesus.  He is the only way to the Father.  He is Lord. 

03/11          Luke 22:63-65

The guards in charge of Jesus began mocking and beating him. 64 They blindfolded him and said, “Prophesy to us! Who hit you that time?” 65 And they hurled all sorts of terrible insults at him.

WORLD
The world always ridicules Jesus.  It will ridicule you too.  Remember that you cannot turn to the world for direction in following Jesus.  Only Jesus can give you the proper direction. 

03/10          Luke 22:54-62
So they arrested him and led him to the high priest’s home. And Peter followed at a distance. 55 The guards lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat around it, and Peter joined them there. 56 A servant girl noticed him in the firelight and began staring at him. Finally she said, “This man was one of Jesus’ followers!” 57 But Peter denied it. “Woman,” he said, “I don’t even know him!” 58 After a while someone else looked at him and said, “You must be one of them!” “No, man, I’m not!” Peter retorted. 59 About an hour later someone else insisted, “This must be one of them, because he is a Galilean, too.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 At that moment the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord’s words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.” 62 And Peter left the courtyard, weeping bitterly.

DENIED
Peter denied the Lord.  Jesus said he would.  You will deny Jesus somewhere someday.  Remember that Jesus loves you.  Jesus cares for you and will never deny you before the Father.  Trust Jesus. 

03/09          Luke 22:52-53
Then Jesus spoke to the leading priests, the captains of the Temple guard, and the elders who had come for him. “Am I some dangerous revolutionary,” he asked, “that you come 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.”

EVIL
We do our best to avoid evil and yet it tracks us every day.  When we are not focused on Jesus evil has its way.  Spend time with Jesus.  Seek His presence. 

03/08          Luke 22:49-51

When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!” 50 And one of them struck at the high priest’s slave, slashing off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

KNEW

Jesus knew why He was there and what would happen.  It was necessary for Him to die.  He knows why we are here and He knows what we are called to do.  Ask Him for wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding.  He will guide you. 

03/07          Luke 22:47-48
But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. 48 But Jesus said, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

BETRAY
How often do we betray Jesus?  If our hearts are filled with thoughts about Jesus our mouths will speak the truth. 

3/06            Luke 22:45-46
At last he stood up again and returned to the disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation.”

WHY?
Lord please don’t ask me why?  I’m a weak sinner.  I’m always trying to have the things of this world and control of you.  Help me Lord for I believe and yet I stonewall you.  Create in me a clean heart Lord and cleanse me from unrighteousness.  Praise the Lord. 

3/05            Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

FOCUS
Focus on your relationship with Jesus.  Stay in touch with Him and what He is calling you to do.  Deal with today.  Don’t worry about tomorrow.