Author - Clay Corvin

12/08          Luke 22:9-12

“Where do you want us to prepare it?” they asked him. 10 He replied, “As soon as you enter Jerusalem, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him. At the house he enters, 11 say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?’ 12 He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal.”

PREPARATION

The disciples were preparing a meal.  Jesus was preparing to die.  The Father was ready to save Him.  Are you ready to live your life?  Spend time with Jesus and you will be. 

12/07          Luke 22:7-8

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread arrived, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John ahead and said, “Go and prepare the Passover meal, so we can eat it together.”

WISDOM

Jesus faced death and in the process was totally devoted to saving those the Lord had given him.  As Jesus prepared for the Passover He knew He was the Lamb of God and that His sacrifice was for all of mankind.  His faith enabled Him to continue on His course straight to the Cross and the power of God equipped Him to die.  Now we know He lived and is this very moment interceding for us before the Father.  I am so glad He is.  Thank you Jesus for being our sacrifice. 

12/06          Luke 22:3-6

Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples, 4 and he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them. 5 They were delighted, and they promised to give him money. 6 So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren’t around.

EVIL
Focused, self-centered, betrayer all characteristics of Judas Iscariot and in addition to the aforementioned traits Judas was evil.  He was evil because he chose self over service, ego over submission and knowing the right thing to do he purposely did the wrong thing.  He was evil.  His betrayal was the knife in the back, the thumbing his nose at the Father, he was just bad.  Think about your life.  Are you surrendered to Jesus seeking to follow Him? 

12/05          Luke 22:1-2

1 The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is also called Passover, was approaching. 2 The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people’s reaction.

APPROVED

The conniving of the religious leaders was done in secret but the Lord knew what they were up to and He used their evil for good.  The Father is always looking for a way to bring good into your life.  It is wise for one to spend time with and get to know Jesus.  Be wise.  Accept the good that the Lord has for your life. 

12/04          Psalm 76:9

You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude 10 Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon. 11 Make vows to the LORD your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One. 12 For he breaks the pride of princes, and the kings of the earth fear him.

TRUTH
The truth is that God is in charge.  Many think they are outsmarting God.  Some think they are greater than God.  No ONE is greater.  No ONE is smarter.  It is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment.  God knows all things and He renders judgment. 

12/03          Psalm 76:7-8

No wonder you are greatly feared! Who can stand before you when your anger explodes? 8 From heaven you sentenced your enemies; the earth trembled and stood silent before you.

SOON
Soon His justice will be enforced.  One day everything in this world will end and there will be a new world.  Jesus is Lord and He will bring all things to a conclusion and bring the Kingdom of God.  Jesus is coming back soon. 

12/02          Psalm 76:3-6

There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude 4 You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains. 5 Our boldest enemies have been plundered. They lie before us in the sleep of death. No warrior could lift a hand against us. 6 At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob, their horses and chariots lay still.

GOD

God is in control.  Nothing surprises Him.  He has a plan and nothing can thwart His plan.  He is God.  He is greater than anything.  He loves you. 

12/01          Psalm 76:1-2

1 God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel. 2 Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home.

REALITY
God loves you.  Jesus is with you.  The Lord loves Jerusalem.  The Father has told us His heart.  Are you living with an awareness of your heart?

11/30          Psalm 74:19-23

Don’t let these wild beasts destroy your turtledoves. Don’t forget your suffering people forever. 20 Remember your covenant promises, for the land is full of darkness and violence! 21 Don’t let the downtrodden be humiliated again. Instead, let the poor and needy praise your name. 22 Arise, O God, and defend your cause. Remember how these fools insult you all day long. 23 Don’t overlook what your enemies have said or their growing uproar.

LORD
The Lord is quick to remember.  He remembers you every moment of every day.  He is near.  He is alert.  He does not slumber or sleep.  Jesus is alive and He is with us.  Jesus saves completely.

11/29          Psalm 74:12-18

You, O God, are my king from ages past, bringing salvation to the earth. 13 You split the sea by your strength and smashed the heads of the sea monsters. 14 You crushed the heads of Leviathan and let the desert animals eat him. 15 You caused the springs and streams to gush forth, and you dried up rivers that never run dry. 16 Both day and night belong to you; you made the starlight and the sun. 17 You set the boundaries of the earth, and you made both summer and winter. 18 See how these enemies insult you, . A foolish nation has dishonored your name.

JESUS

JESUS there is just something about that name.  He is near to me and is ready to talk with me.  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus how I love to say your name.  I praise you for your great love for me and every other person on the face of this World.  Thank you for seeking each one of us out.  Thank you for holding on to us.  Thank you for life and light for living.  Thank you Lord Jesus.  I love you.