Jesus Calling: July 18th
I am nearer than you think, richly present in all your moments. You are connected to Me by Love-bonds that nothing can sever. However, you may sometimes feel alone, because your union with Me is invisible. Ask Me to open your eyes, so that you can find Me everywhere. The more aware you are of My Presence, the safer you feel. This is not some sort of escape from reality; it is turning into ultimate reality. I am far more real than the world you can see, hear, and touch. Faith is the confirmation of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality, perceiving as real fact what is not rewarded to the senses.
RELATED BIBLE VERSES:
Acts 17:27-28 (NLT)
27 “His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him—though he is not far from any one of us. 28 For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’
Additional insight regarding Acts 17:27,28: God is in his creation and close to every one of us. But he is not trapped in his creation - he is transcendent. God is the Creator, not the creation. This means that God is sovereign and in control, while at the same time, he is close and personal. Let the Creator of the universe rule your life.
Additional insight regarding Acts 17:27,28: God is in his creation and close to every one of us. But he is not trapped in his creation - he is transcendent. God is the Creator, not the creation. This means that God is sovereign and in control, while at the same time, he is close and personal. Let the Creator of the universe rule your life.
Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
Great Examples of Faith
11 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.
Additional insight regarding Hebrews 11:1: Do you remember how you felt when you were very young and your birthday approached? You were excited and anxious. You knew you would certainly receive gifts and other special treats. But some things would be a surprise. Birthdays combine assurance and anticipation, and so does faith! Faith is the confidence based on past experience that God's new and fresh surprises will surely be ours.
Additional insight regarding Hebrews 11:1: Do you remember how you felt when you were very young and your birthday approached? You were excited and anxious. You knew you would certainly receive gifts and other special treats. But some things would be a surprise. Birthdays combine assurance and anticipation, and so does faith! Faith is the confidence based on past experience that God's new and fresh surprises will surely be ours.
Thank you, Sarah. I start each day and end each day reading your incredible Jesus Calling. I forgot to read my book this morning and found your blog!
ReplyDeleteSadly, Sarah Young - March 15, 1946 – August 31, 2023 - has gone to be with her Saviour. Sadly, no more writings from her. Only copycat opportunists who replicate her work, putting their own biased spin on her writings.
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DeleteGreat explanation of faith its like a birthday:)
ReplyDeleteAlways perfect timing. Hebrews 11:1 is so powerful… I never saw it this way before. Amen
ReplyDelete60 yrs old thank you The Holy Spirt speaks to me through this daily devotion, i am amazed, for years now .
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ReplyDeleteThank you Sara....you bring God's Word to life! It's like Jesus is sitting right next to me. In fact, he works in & through us, residing in us, our breath & life.
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ReplyDeletePlease help me know you are there. My dearest Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteWhy have you not included Psalm 90:14 ???
ReplyDeleteMore deliberate omissions from Sarah Young's book again??
Why be patronising, disrespectful and egotistical ??
Amen 🤍🙏🏽
ReplyDeleteI know Sarah Young smiling to know that her words which are words from Jesus has changed my life. I used to fear Jesus, but he had become not only my savior but my friend. You have saved my life Jesus thank you for sharing Sarah Young with words may not cannot convey my gratitude. Amen hallelujah?
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for being my Lord my savior and my friend. My heart yearns for the cleansing of my soul so I can be prepared to accept your love grace and mercy from the holy Spirit thank you God for loving me. I rejoice in the strength of the holy Spirit to guide me to your shining light so I have the ability to help others and use your glory and song to express the joiy peace and happiness of your salvation
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for being my Lord my savior and my friend. My heart yearns for the cleansing of my soul so I can be prepared to accept your love grace and mercy from the holy Spirit thank you God for loving me. I rejoice in the strength of the holy Spirit to guide me to your shining light so I have the ability to help others and use your glory and song to express the joiy peace and happiness of your salvation
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