04/13          Luke 23:33-34

33 When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right and one on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. 

FORGIVE

His call to each one of us is to forgive.  Forgive mean people.  Forgive, forgive, forgive.  As you pray today, ask the Lord to show you how to forgive what seems to be unforgivable. Forgive.  That is Christ like. 

04/12          Matthew 27:26

26 So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified. 

PAIN

He took the pain we deserved for our sin.  He suffered, the just for the unjust.  Without a word he was beaten almost to death even while we were in our trespasses and sin Christ suffered and died for us.  Turn to Jesus.  He loves you. Ask Him to come into your heart and forgive you of your sinful, selfish ways.  He will and He is faithful and righteous to save us.

04/11          Nehemiah 9:17-19

17 They refused to obey and did not remember the miracles you had done for them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them, 18 even when they made an idol shaped like a calf and said, ‘This is your god who brought you out of Egypt!’ They committed terrible blasphemies. 

19 “But in your great mercy you did not abandon them to die in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud still led them forward by day, and the pillar of fire showed them the way through the night.

FAITHFUL

Our Lord is not like us.  He is faithful.  He is with us.  He is long suffering.  We need to take stock of where we are and repent and return to Him.  Jesus is Lord.  Keep short accounts with God.

04/10          Ephesians 5:25-26

25 For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her 26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. 

CHURCH

The Church belongs to Jesus.  We are called to be a part of and do our work for Him in His church.  Love the Church.  Love Jesus.  Love one another.  Jesus is Lord. 

04/09          Luke 6:35

35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. 

DIFFERENT

This command changes us.  We are different than the world.  We are short-lived creatures who are called to love one another even those that don’t love us.  We are to live like Christ.  Jesus is Lord.

04/08          2 Corinthians 5:14

14 Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. 

POWER

Our power for righteous living comes from Jesus.  He died for us and His death and resurrection provide the foundation for our faith walk.  Live in Him and He will live in you. 

04/07          Ephesians 4:2

2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 

CARE

Care for those around you.  Care for them in good times and bad recognizing the your Father cares for you constantly and consistently. 

04/06          Micah 6:8

8 No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

WE

We are called to obedience.  Do the next right thing.  Be merciful. To recognize that we are the created and He is the creator.  Praise the Lord. 

04/05          Zephaniah 3:17

17 For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” 

PRAISE

Praise the Lord for His watch-care over us.  His interest in our well-being is beyond our ability to comprehend therefore our response is to praise Him. 

04/04          Proverbs 17:17

17 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. 

HELP

We often need help.  Our friends are sent by the Father to be involved in our lives and to help.  If each person helps another person we all do much better.  Be sure you are a helper and not a hinderer.