"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Thursday, January 19, 2023 - Day 19 - (Today’s Bible readings: Isaiah 37:30-38; Psalm 18:1-30; John 8:12-30)
JESUS IS THE ONE
“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 I 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.
● Until then, go, you are free to soar and live for Jesus.
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.
Pastor David Paape
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!
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