PSALM 1 DEVOTIONAL

“Keeping that in mind, just look at what the Bible says about the Christian in Psalm 1. The Godly man doesn’t listen to the counsel of the non-Christians around us especially regarding who we are and where we came from, we don’t walk in their lifestyles, and we don’t sit around and talk about people behind their back.”

Source: http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/Psalm1.html

1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 DEVOTIONAL

I Corinthians 15

“that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas,[b] and then to the Twelve.”

Paul explains the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in this chapter of Corinthians.In verses 3-5 he states the core action of Christ’s redemptive work; Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day.The remainder of the chapter focuses on the authenticity, mystery, and victory of the Resurrection.

In the chaos of daily life, often discouraging news, and tempting perception that evil has triumphed over good.I find that I also need to be reminded of the message I received.Jesus died for my sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day.There is so much hope to be gained from this good news.Jesus is alive!The grave and all who mocked Him while on the cross did not win.Our Great God has the final word.So, let me not be discouraged by what I see, think or feel.Instead, let me turn my heart to the cornerstone of the faith- the Resurrection, and let its significance affect my life.Let me turn my mind to the cornerstone of the faith and hold fast to that which I have received and on which I stand.

HEBREWS 4:14-16 DEVOTIONAL

“14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

When I was in college I remember going to ask for help from a renowned professor. I thought I had legitimate questions but in his presence I felt looked down upon and that my questions were stupid. Later, I heard other students were made to feel this way as well. Thinking back I’m grateful for the experience if only to be able to compare the way man behaves and the way God is. Our God is so great and awesome and yet so humble as to immerse Himself in humanity and suffer with us. We are privileged. I am privileged. Let us then approach the throne with confidence and find mercy and grace in our time of need.