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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, July 25, 2016
We are focusing on getting to know God from the perspective of John the beloved.
Today’s Scripture Focus: “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29).
How many times in the last couple of weeks have we said that God is good? When you woke up this morning, did it occur to you just how good He is to you? Did you notice the slight difference in context between the first and second sentences? First, I referenced God being good generally. He created the birds and the bees. He’s good. He created the flowers and trees. He’s good! He causes the sun to rise in the East. He’s good. He causes it to set in the West. He’s good. He has been merciful to all generations. He’s good! Not only this; God is good to you specifically.
Often we read things in Scripture that have an inclusive feel because God wants us all to have a grasp of how He handles things on a global scale. Yet, He would not have us be ignorant of the fact that we must apply His Word to us as individuals.
As we have mentioned before, John did a fantastic job as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He preached, taught, and baptized in His name, preparing the way for the Lord. One day, Jesus arrived on the scene as John continued his mission, and all eyes were on Him. In a seminal moment in earth’s history, the Savior embarked upon His public ministry. And that embarkation started with John’s grand announcement near the banks of the Jordan River: “Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sins of the world!” Not only did John want the people to recognize their loving Lord of whom the prophets spoke, who would eradicate sin in the lives of anyone willing to surrender to Him. In this proclamation, the Spirit wanted every person there, and every person who would ever read this account to know that Jesus was on scene to take away their sins. He did not come to earth with a broad brush to stroke away sin and shame. He came to take up residence in your life, at your address, in your living room or closet, to take away your sins. He came to take up residence in your secret thoughts to deal with your secret habits that are destroying your life without anyone else’s notice. He came to take up residence in your emotional pain where you have been abused, misused and discarded to provide the healing balm you need to become a witness of His goodness for others to see. Then, His mission can be replicated in your life (and mine), so it can be potentially replicated in the lives of all with whom we come into contact.
When you read the Word of God, it is your privilege to apply it to your life as you revel in His power to be great in the lives of millions around the world. Yes, He came to save the world, but never forget that He also came to save you!—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, July 25, 2016
We are focusing on getting to know God from the perspective of John the beloved.
Today’s Scripture Focus: “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29).
How many times in the last couple of weeks have we said that God is good? When you woke up this morning, did it occur to you just how good He is to you? Did you notice the slight difference in context between the first and second sentences? First, I referenced God being good generally. He created the birds and the bees. He’s good. He created the flowers and trees. He’s good! He causes the sun to rise in the East. He’s good. He causes it to set in the West. He’s good. He has been merciful to all generations. He’s good! Not only this; God is good to you specifically.
Often we read things in Scripture that have an inclusive feel because God wants us all to have a grasp of how He handles things on a global scale. Yet, He would not have us be ignorant of the fact that we must apply His Word to us as individuals.
As we have mentioned before, John did a fantastic job as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He preached, taught, and baptized in His name, preparing the way for the Lord. One day, Jesus arrived on the scene as John continued his mission, and all eyes were on Him. In a seminal moment in earth’s history, the Savior embarked upon His public ministry. And that embarkation started with John’s grand announcement near the banks of the Jordan River: “Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sins of the world!” Not only did John want the people to recognize their loving Lord of whom the prophets spoke, who would eradicate sin in the lives of anyone willing to surrender to Him. In this proclamation, the Spirit wanted every person there, and every person who would ever read this account to know that Jesus was on scene to take away their sins. He did not come to earth with a broad brush to stroke away sin and shame. He came to take up residence in your life, at your address, in your living room or closet, to take away your sins. He came to take up residence in your secret thoughts to deal with your secret habits that are destroying your life without anyone else’s notice. He came to take up residence in your emotional pain where you have been abused, misused and discarded to provide the healing balm you need to become a witness of His goodness for others to see. Then, His mission can be replicated in your life (and mine), so it can be potentially replicated in the lives of all with whom we come into contact.
When you read the Word of God, it is your privilege to apply it to your life as you revel in His power to be great in the lives of millions around the world. Yes, He came to save the world, but never forget that He also came to save you!—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)