Jesus Calling: January 28
I AM with you always. These were the last words I spoke before ascending into heaven. I continue to proclaim this promise to all who will listen. People respond to My continual Presence in various ways. Most Christians accept this teaching as truth but ignore it in their daily living. Some ill-taught or wounded believers fear (and may even resent) My awareness of all they do and think. A few people center their lives around this glorious promise and find themselves blessed beyond all expectations.
When My Presence is the focal point of your consciousness, all the pieces of your life fall into place. As you gaze at Me through the eyes of your heart, you can see the world around you from My perspective. The fact that I am with you makes every moment of your life meaningful.
RELATED SCRIPTURE:
Matthew 28:20 NLT
20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Additional insight regarding Matthew 28:20: How is Jesus "with" us? Jesus was with the disciples physically until he ascended into Heaven and then spiritually through the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4). The Holy Spirit would be Jesus' presence that would never leave them (John 14:26 - "But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you."). Jesus continues to be with us today through his Spirit.
Psalm 139:1-4 NLT
Psalm 139
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1 O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
2 You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
3 You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
4 You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
Additional insight regarding Psalm 139:1-5: Sometimes we don't let people get to know us completely because we are afraid they will discover something about us they won't like. But God already knows everything about us, even the number of hairs on our head (Matthew 10:30), and still he accepts and loves us. God is with us through every situation, in every trial - protecting, loving, guiding. He knows and loves us completely.
Oh Most Gracious Heavenly Father....THANK YOU FOR JUST BEING WHO YOU ARE ❤️ . And for loving us enough to sacrifice ALL OF HEAVEN to come down here to this Horrible place (earth) to SAVE US.
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DeleteI wouldn't know where I would be if not for Jesus. He is my everything. Through life I have come to realize he is the ONLY ONE I CAN DEPEND ON & TRUST. I long to know him more & more & walk with him every moment of my life.
ReplyDeleteRemember earth is God's footstool, it is not a horrible place. It's easier for folks to believe in demons than in God and the heavenly kingdom and His kingdom here on earth. I'm glad that you heard the call of the great and mighty Shepherd's voice and responded. All of God's children hears his voice.
ReplyDeleteRemain in Peace, not in pieces.
Amen !
ReplyDeleteOn January 28, 2022, I awoke early in the morning as I was going to fly to visit family. I had lost peripteral vision in my right eye. I started praying and Jesus told me to read my Jesus Calling devotional. Look what it says about focal point, gaze, eyes and see in the second paragraph. I immediately called my ophthalmologist and was seen that morning. I had a partially detached retina! Had I flown, it could have detached and I would have lost my vision in that eye. After multiple surgeries, I now have 20/20 vision in that eye! I believe Jesus was speaking to me through my devotional.
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