August 27, 2016 - JESUS IS THE ONE

Day 240 - John Saturday (chapters 7-9) 

“Unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” (John 8:24 ESV)

Jesus is the One. He is the Savior promised long ago. He is the Messiah, the Christ, the Chosen One.

There have been many imitators... many who claim to be the answer to mankind’s need for divine help.

At a conference some years ago, we pastors were reminded that our task is not to talk Jesus. Instead, we are to preach Jesus. And that is what John 8:24 does. The message Jesus has for you is simply this: 
  ● Repent and believe Jesus died in payment for all of your sins. Therefore,
  ● Your sins are forgiven.
  ● You will not die in your sins.
  ● Heaven is your eternal inheritance.
  ● Go, you are free.

Don’t fall for any imitators. Jesus is your only way to heaven!

Crown Him the Lord of Life,
Who triumphed o'er the grave
And rose victorious in the strife
For those He came to save.
His glories now we sing
Who died and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring
And lives that death may die.
(Lutheran Service Book, CPH, 2006, #525, 4)

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for being the One who died and rose for me. Bless my efforts to share You with others who need You just as desperately I do.  Amen.

“See” you in church tomorrow.

Pastor David Paape 

The following link is to the 52 Week Bible Reading Plan upon which these devotions are based.  http://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf