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Saturday, December 31, 2011
The Good News
Scripture: Luke 4:16-21
Of all the prophecies concerning Himself, Christ chose to begin His Galilean ministry with this one: “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD…” (Isaiah 61:1-2; NKJV).
Christ came to preach good tidings...to heal the brokenhearted...to proclaim liberty to the captives...to unbind the bound...to proclaim the acceptable year of Jehovah.
Today, pause and consider just how good the good news really is. Christ came to do all of those things for you and for me. Beloved, the good news is so good...
Jason Cicero
Of all the prophecies concerning Himself, Christ chose to begin His Galilean ministry with this one: “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD…” (Isaiah 61:1-2; NKJV).
Christ came to preach good tidings...to heal the brokenhearted...to proclaim liberty to the captives...to unbind the bound...to proclaim the acceptable year of Jehovah.
Today, pause and consider just how good the good news really is. Christ came to do all of those things for you and for me. Beloved, the good news is so good...
Jason Cicero
Friday, December 30, 2011
And Peter
"But go, tell His disciples - and Peter - that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you" (Mark 16:7; NKJV).
On Sunday the angel spoke two of my favorite words in all of Scripture: "and Peter."
The Thursday before Peter spoke a number of words. Words of rebuke. Vehement words of disagreement. Words of denial.
Peter rebuked God. He vehemently disagreed with God. He verbally denied God three times.
Peter had a long way to go, but God wasn't finished with him yet: "But go, tell His disciples - and Peter." Do you have a long way to go too? Be encouraged! God is not finished with you either: "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6; NKJV).
Jason Cicero
On Sunday the angel spoke two of my favorite words in all of Scripture: "and Peter."
The Thursday before Peter spoke a number of words. Words of rebuke. Vehement words of disagreement. Words of denial.
Peter rebuked God. He vehemently disagreed with God. He verbally denied God three times.
Peter had a long way to go, but God wasn't finished with him yet: "But go, tell His disciples - and Peter." Do you have a long way to go too? Be encouraged! God is not finished with you either: "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6; NKJV).
Jason Cicero
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Poured Out For Me
And He said to them, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many" (Mark 14:24; NASBU).
I love Jesus because He poured out His blood for me. His blood cleanses me. It removes my sins.
I love Jesus because His blood brings me into covenant with God. His blood dedicates the new covenant...mycovenant. It fulfills the old covenant and brings the new covenant, my covenant into effect.
And He said to me, "This is My blood of the covenant, which I poured out for you."
Jason Cicero
I love Jesus because He poured out His blood for me. His blood cleanses me. It removes my sins.
I love Jesus because His blood brings me into covenant with God. His blood dedicates the new covenant...mycovenant. It fulfills the old covenant and brings the new covenant, my covenant into effect.
And He said to me, "This is My blood of the covenant, which I poured out for you."
Jason Cicero
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
May I Be
According to Jesus, when it comes to the business of His second coming I have two responsibilities: "Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come"(Mark 13:33; NIV).
Be on guard! This phrase comes from a primary verb that means "to look at" (Strong's). Jesus would have me look at my life in relation to His coming in judgment. He would have me see whether or not I am ready to meet Him.
Be alert! This word literally means "to be sleepless, i.e. to keep awake" (Strong's). Jesus would have me to be ready for His coming morning, noon, or night. He would have me ready when He comes.
I do not know the occasion of His coming. But I know what He would have me be when He comes. May I be.
Jason Cicero
Be on guard! This phrase comes from a primary verb that means "to look at" (Strong's). Jesus would have me look at my life in relation to His coming in judgment. He would have me see whether or not I am ready to meet Him.
Be alert! This word literally means "to be sleepless, i.e. to keep awake" (Strong's). Jesus would have me to be ready for His coming morning, noon, or night. He would have me ready when He comes.
I do not know the occasion of His coming. But I know what He would have me be when He comes. May I be.
Jason Cicero
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Vineyard
Scripture: Mark 12:1-12
Everyone who would be this Man's disciple needs to be properly aligned in this: God the Father owns the vineyard. It is imperative that we submit to His will for His vineyard. It is by His grace that we have the opportunity to work in His vineyard. It is through His Son and in the power of the Holy Spirit that we will bring forth a harvest to the glory of the Father. Let us be content to do our Father's work His way to His glory.
Jason Cicero
Everyone who would be this Man's disciple needs to be properly aligned in this: God the Father owns the vineyard. It is imperative that we submit to His will for His vineyard. It is by His grace that we have the opportunity to work in His vineyard. It is through His Son and in the power of the Holy Spirit that we will bring forth a harvest to the glory of the Father. Let us be content to do our Father's work His way to His glory.
Jason Cicero
Monday, December 26, 2011
Hosanna
Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna! 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!' Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!'" (Mark 11:9-10; NKJV)
"Hosanna" is a Hebrew and Aramaic term that means "help" or "save now." It was used as a cry for assistance. It was also used as a greeting of praise.
Add "hosanna" to your vocabulary of faith. Cry out to the Lord for help on a daily basis. Greet Him with praise each day of your life. Long to shout "Hosanna!" when He comes again to save you from your sins!
Jason Cicero
"Hosanna" is a Hebrew and Aramaic term that means "help" or "save now." It was used as a cry for assistance. It was also used as a greeting of praise.
Add "hosanna" to your vocabulary of faith. Cry out to the Lord for help on a daily basis. Greet Him with praise each day of your life. Long to shout "Hosanna!" when He comes again to save you from your sins!
Jason Cicero
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