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December 24, 2008
VERSE:
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the
ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it
produces many seeds.
-- John 12:24
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=John+12:24
THOUGHT:
Jesus announced this truth, recognizing that God was calling him
to lay down his life so his followers could join him in glory.
Sacrifice is never easy, but despite his disciples' lack of courage
and faithfulness during his last hours, Jesus truly believed that
his sacrifice would bring the best out in them, and then also lead
them to share his grace and glory with many others. (It should do
the same for us!) The very fact that we are thinking of Jesus today
is proof that he was correct about his powerful impact on them and
others that came after them.
PRAYER:
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for all that you did to ransom me from
sin and death. Thank you for leaving heaven and living here among
us. Thank you for being a person of compassion and character. Thank
you for loving your own even though they abandoned you. Thank you
for enduring the cross and entering death for me. I look forward to
seeing you when you return with glory in the company of the angels.
To you be all honor, glory, power, love, and praise. Amen.
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