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March 25
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“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1Corinthians 11:1, NASB)
 
All of us are examples for others — like it or not.
 
As a disciple of Jesus, when people look to us what is it they see?
 
Writing to the disciples in Corinth, Paul recognized the fact that while it might be difficult for others to see Jesus directly; it was easier to see Jesus through Paul. Our challenge each day is to follow Jesus faithfully in all that we say and do.
 
The great 19th century preacher Dwight L. Moody said: “Out of 100 men. one will read the Bible; the other 99 will read the Christian.”
 
The world is watching you and me. Who is it they see? – Luther
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March 24
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“’I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.'” (Revelation 1:8, NIV)

As we begin another week, it is good to remember not only what others say about God, but what God says about God: “I am. . .”

As finite beings — whose existence is circumscribed by days, months, and years — our only security is in One who transcends both time and space; and exists with supreme potency: Omnipotence! To place our trust in anyone or anything else is to court disappointment.

God is worthy of our total trust because He always has been and always will be the supreme power. Let him be the bookend of every moment, day and month until we move from time to eternity. – Luther

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March 22
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“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.” (Psalm 3:5, NIV)

The arrival of another weekend provides the opportunity to rest, reflect, and re-engage. 

The writer of this psalm (David) wrote it while on the run from his son Absalom (a rogue child if ever there was one). See 2 Samuel 15 for the background.

In critical times, we are reminded of our fragility. We awake from our slumber only because God awakens us. We live, only because God sustains us.

However, we need also to remember that God sustains us when life is sweet and everyone is at peace with us. In every circumstance, give thanks to God for his grace.  – Luther

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