Day 284: Matthew 8-9; Psalm 113
by Jonathan Merki on October 10th, 2024
Sometimes our approach to You is like that of the leper: "Lord, if You are willing..." Your response to him almost catches us off guard: "I AM willing..." Why would we wonder about Your desire to meet us at our point of deepest need? Help us to see ourselves as Your image-bearers. Help us to understand Your perfect, loving care for us. Help us to see ourselves as You do. Help us to trust Your answ... Read More
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Day 283: Matthew 5-7; Psalm 112
by Jonathan Merki on October 9th, 2024
You, Lord Jesus, have taught us to pray to our Abba Father that His Kingdom may come here and now (Matthew 6:9-13). Then You called us to seek that Kingdom first and always (Matthew 6:33). Today may we be all about Your Kingdom in every way and may Your Kingdom be evident in us, for You are our Lord, our Sovereign, our Savior.... Read More
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Day 282: Matthew 1-4; Psalm 111
by Jonathan Merki on October 8th, 2024
Jesus, Your ancestry.com is right in front of everyone...it is there for the world to see. Truly, it is beyond comprehension that You, our Creator and our Lord should become one of us. And, look at Your family tree! Grace. Grace. Marvelous, matchless, infinite grace. Grace that pardons and cleanses, that redeems and restores, that raises up and gives significance, that invites into partnership and... Read More
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Day 281: Malachi 1-4; Psalm 110
by Jonathan Merki on October 7th, 2024
Just as 'the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays' (Malachi 4:2) so the 'Son of righteousness' has risen with healing, for by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24). We have been healed, cleansed from the deep stain of sin, forgiven and made right. We have experienced the healing of Your hand and Your Word. Thank You that You have offered full healing and that one... Read More
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Day 280: Zechariah 10-14; Psalm 109
by Jonathan Merki on October 6th, 2024
Thank You, Father, that through Christ, we have been saved and live in the present with power and purpose through the Holy Spirit. We know that life has its challenges and that all is not as it should be. To us, that is evident. So, we also live in the hope of the promise of Christ's return when all shall be made right. Then, all who truly live, will live to Your glory and will share in Your etern... Read More
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Day 279: Zechariah 5-9; Psalm 108
by Jonathan Merki on October 5th, 2024
Our King came before, the King of Shalom riding on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9-10), Who through His death and resurrection brought us peace in our hearts, peace in our challenges, peace for our future. Our King is coming again, King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:11-16), Who will finally destroy all evil and those who live for evil will receive their final reward. But, the Word, our King an... Read More
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