Tuesday, June 22, 2010

NEW DAILY DEVO STARTING THURSDAY!!!

Who Is Jesus?
He is God (Matthew 26:63-64)
He became a person (John 1:14)
He taught with authority (Mark 1:22)
He healed the sick (Matthew 4:23)
He hung out with the outcasts (Matthew 9:10-11)
He got angry at the religious fakes (Matthew 23:27)
He was persecuted unfairly (Matthew 26:59-60)
He was tempted in every way (Hebrews 4:15)
He never made a mistake (Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 3:5)
He died, rose from the dead, and continues to live to this day (1 Corinthians 15:20)
He made it possible to have a relationship with God (John 3:16-17)
He can sympathize with our struggles (Hebrews 4:15)
He Loves Us (Ephesians 3:19)
In this devotional, you’ll get to explore for yourself the life of Jesus as told by one of his followers.
Matthew was one of the twelve disciples and walked with Jesus for three years. When Jesus found
him, his character was questionable: as a tax collector he was cheating his own people. Jesus
transformed his life, and Matthew would later write the story of Jesus’ life so others might also be
transformed.
Each day includes a scripture reading, a short inspirational thought, and space for you to reflect on
what God is teaching you. Having a quiet time 31 days in a row is tough! Pick a time when you are
at your best: if you’re a morning person, consider the morning. If your a night person...you get the
picture. Pick a place that is free of distractions. Disconnect from the internet, your phone, anything
that’ll grab your attention away from God.
Having a quiet time for 31 days is REALLY tough. If you miss a day, don’t beat yourself up! Jump
back into the swing of things, don’t stress yourself out by trying to “catch up.” The point is to grow
closer to God, so read at your own pace. The goal is not to “finish,” but to grow.

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