The Way --Inspiration 4

Jesus Is The Only Way

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. 
No one comes to the Father except through me." --John  14:6 NIV

YOU want to know the way out when you're lost. Remember that scary feeling? Alone and panicky. You need someone who knows the way, or you need a map or a GPS to guide you out of your predicament. It is always best to be prepared for what lies ahead, and even then it can be a little daunting. Jesus claimed to be The Way, The Truth, and The Life. To be frank, He isn't just a way, He is The Way, the only way. He is to be trusted for the journey. In spiritual life, Jesus Christ is the way to healing, forgiveness, and to God. Like how a map guides and will get you there, Jesus guides and will get you to your destination, a home in Heaven with Father God. It doesn't get any better than that. Humans make a lot of messes that make their lives difficult, but Jesus offers His life, the Way, to get from A to Z despite its every harrowing turn. He has a vested interest in humanity. Love for His children, the object of His affection, is the reason. God is love. Jesus loves you. You are loved.

Father God, we are silly creatures when we go at life on our own instead of following Jesus, the Way, Truth, and Life. Help our unbelief. Amen.

To God be the Glory

He's Alive --Inspiration 3

Jesus Made It Possible to Live Again

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, 
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  --John 3:16

JESUS is the Name above all names. He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Jesus is the Christ, the holy Son of God. When I was a child I was taught the New Testament stories with Jesus as its main character. I learned of His miracles as Jesus turned water into wine, healed the sick, made the dead come back to life, cast out demons, and multiplied a boy's lunch to feed five thousand people. My teachers told me about Jesus' last supper in the upper room, Jesus praying "Not My will but Thine be done" in the Garden of Gethsemane while His disciples slumbered. Then we heard about the trial with trumped up charges, Pilot washing his hands of the unjust affair, Jesus being whipped, crowned with thorns, taking up His cross, being scorned, mocked, blasphemed, and then crucified. With relief, we came to Christ's glorious resurrection, the empty tomb, Mary worshiping her risen Lord, and the men talking with Jesus as they walked to Emmaeus. It was a good story, but as a child I had not realized its significance nor its lasting impact on humanity from that time forward. Life for the soul was purchased by Jesus' obedient surrender and pure, sinless submission to His father's will, His death, burial, and resurrection that changed everything for humankind. Humanity is eternally indebted to Christ and I am forever grateful for the cross.

Father, Son, and Spirit, the Three in One God, we behold You, appreciate You, and love You. Amen.

To God be the Glory

The Light --Inspiration 2

The Light of the World is Jesus.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." --John 8:12 NIV

JESUS PROMISES His light to the world. In Him is no darkness at all. In fact, He shines His brightest when in the darkness. He exposes sin, unrighteousness, and evil. He makes wise the simple. Jesus Christ purifies those who trust in Him with their stuff. Jesus is the redemptive mystery in Whom we embrace. His love reaches around the world, to all people, countries, and nations. Jesus' grace is free and sufficient for all who believe. He cares about you, your family, your past, present, and future. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved." He is the light of life.

Father in Heaven, we are honored to partake of the blessings you've given to the world. Thank you for Your dear Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Light of the world and our light. Amen.

To God be the Glory

God's Grace - Inspiration 1

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it.

THIS DAY is to be lived with God in mind. Give it to God and ask for His blessing on it. Rejoice that He made you and cares for you in all of it. Whatever happens today will be touched by His grace. The hard parts especially need His care. Trust Him. Loving kindness is His way.

Thank you, Father God for being here; for loving and caring, and helping. Amen.

To God be the Glory