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Monday, April 13, 2020
Father, they know not what they do!
"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:34a
Good morning! Last week in Bible study I had to lead the group based on the above scripture. I felt lead to share with you guys what I shared with our group. There are some walking around stuck in a place that seems like they've been there forever. Simply because they made a mistake. And that mistake brought negative consequences. They can't seem to forgive themselves. So here is what I shared with our Bible study group last week.
Even though the end of the scripture references the throwing of dice for Jesus clothing, I don't believe this is what he was referring to when spoke those words. I don't think he was talking about them mocking him. I believe Jesus was asking our Father to forgive the world of our sins. To forgive those who hung him on the cross. To forgive those who pierced his side. To forgive those who whipped him brutally. He said these words because he was there on the cross to fulfill the master plan of God to save Humanity. He was offering himself to God on behalf of the inquities of the world. And because the Bible tells us, that he who knew no sin, became sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God in him. Jesus was asking for the forgiveness of our sins, bringing us into the righteousness of God, our Father. We all know that humanity was separated from God because Adam sinned. But understand this, God had a plan! And that plan was Jesus.
Scripture tells us that if we confess our sins unto God he will forgive us. Jesus died for our sins. He paid the cost for our sins. Therefore, there is absolutely no reason for us not to forgive ourselves.
Glory to God! I pray that you have an amazing week!
Valerie
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Monday, April 6, 2020
One Change That Will Never Happen
As I sit here writing this post, I can only imagine how some of you are feeling. It has gotten totally crazy and not just in the world but this togetherness may be causing fricitions in your home. For some, this may be your first time working from home. You are probably starting to have withdrawal from the office...lol. But seriously, there are so many distractions; from fighting the temptation to do housework or fighting with the kids to be quiet and complete their school work to playing catch up with your family. Life as we know it has changed drastically. Temporarily? Will things go back to normal? I would hope not!
But let me tell you, there is one change that will never happen. And that change is the "confident hope we have through the Holy Spirit. God says in Romans 12:2, that we should rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Yes, trouble may come but it will not stay. If Jesus is the Source of our hope, through His Spirit God will fill us with complete joy and peace. God says, then we will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). We can keep trusting God to see us through any storm. Our hope is also knowing that during trials our endurance develops strength of character, character strengthens our confident hope in salvation (Romans 5:14). And Jesus is our salvation!
So, as we prepare to come to an end of the storm, (I'm speaking it), I HOPE you continue to trust God in everything! Have an amazing week!
Love, peace & joy!
Valerie
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