Admission to Heaven

2021-05-18 03:25:51 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Now the men were about twelve in all. And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
Acts 19:6 - 8 Open / Comment

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Today's Verse: Matthew 16:15-16
"What about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

COMMENTARY
There is no other name under heaven that can save us (Acts 4:12). We are to confess Jesus before men, knowing that when we do, we can be sure he will confess us before the Father in heaven . Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Savior and Lord. We may not know all the theological gravity behind those words, after all, Peter didn't when he confessed Jesus as Christ but we can make a commitment to know him and follow him until we do know more. Jesus asks us to open our hearts to his lordship and begin the journey toward fuller knowledge and experience of him.

PRAYER
Dear God, I believe you sent Jesus as your Son to save me. I confess to you that I want Jesus to be Lord of my life .It is through your Son, the Christ promised in Scripture, and in Jesus' name that I pray. Amen. Open / Comment

2021-05-17 02:13:55 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry.” “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: ‘Let his dwelling place be desolate, And let no one live in it’; and, ‘Let another take his office.’ “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Acts 1:15 - 17 , 20 - 23 , 26 Open / Comment

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2021-05-15 03:35:40 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. These things I command you, that you love one another.
John 15:9 - 11 , 17 Open / Comment

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Today's Verse: Psalm 119:30
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.

COMMENTARY
Jesus reminded us to "pick up your cross daily and follow" him. The way of truth is a daily choice. To not seek to intentionally put him at the center of our life , the top priority in all of our decisions, is to slip a little bit further away from the life he calls us to lead. Any decision made without consciously seeking to please him is a decision to place him at the periphery of our lives. So let's set our heart on him. Let's choose his way, the way of truth, the way of life, and set our hearts on doing his will.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father , I choose to follow you and your truth today. Open my eyes that I may see your truth and open my heart that I may live it with consistency and passion. I decide today, again, to follow you with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength . In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. Open / Comment