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Daily Devotion - John 4:13-14 - Living Water
In these verses from John’s Gospel, Jesus encounters the woman at the well and introduces her to “living water.” He contrasts the water in the well to that which He offers.
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In these verses from John’s Gospel, Jesus encounters the woman at the well and introduces her to “living water.” He contrasts the water in the well to that which He offers.
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But what was so special about the shepherds that the angel appeared to? And why Bethlehem? Why not Jerusalem, which was also is referred to as “David’s city?” It was in and around Bethlehem that the lambs were raised that were sacrificed in the Temple at Passover
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Obedience to the LORD always costs us something, but the rewards of obedience are life-giving. “Please obey the LORD in what I am saying to you, that it may go well with you and you may live.” Jeremiah 38:20b NASB
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However, what was it like for the paralytic? He had to rely on friends to carry him wherever he wanted to go. Obviously, this man was what would be deemed in today’s language a “complete quadriplegia”.
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He placed Himself at the disposal of God the Father, laying down His life on the cross for each and every person. He was willing to endure excruciating physical pain, not to mention the pain of separation from the Father.
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Jesus came to give new life in Him. Once we accept His free gift of salvation, what better way to get to know Him than to study His Word? Jesus is the Word made flesh – and the Bible tells us that those who seek Him will find Him if they seek Him with all their hearts.
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Jesus bowed His head and said "It Is Finished" because He knew a returning would come soon. The Father and the Son would be united again once and for all!
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The Word of God is living and active; a treasure trove and rich with history. The study of Scripture can lead you from one rich vein of the mine of truth to yet another, richer, fuller vein of understanding, if you are willing to search and delve into it.
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Imagine your city and home have been attacked and you have been taken over seven hundred miles from your home to a foreign land, where you don't know anyone, you don't know the language or the customs. And to make matters worse, you were taken just before a time when you were to enter your chosen p
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Abide? How does one do that? The Greek tells us they were to "remain or continue". So, continue following His teachings and examples and ways, as though He would always be with them. One of the Hebrew translations would have them to "cleave, follow close, join together as if glued".
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We don't praise God FOR our troubles - we praise Him IN our troubles - that He is forging in us - those who endure pain (the entire human race) - the strength to bear up under, that being patience.
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How about you, my friend? Do you struggle to declare God's lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness at night? Do you look around the world and wonder what is good and right and lovely; what is there to be thankful for?