“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

Revelation 22:16

Many people attempt to rise to “stardom.”  But no one, not even the most famous of the famous comes close to Jesus; who explains to us that HE is the STAR of all stars.  If you’re looking for your way, look to Him.

Lord, I praise You, the BRIGHT MORNING STAR. 

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“For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.”

Romans 1:25

Blessed:  “praised.”

Last night I watched the interview of a high profile athlete, who had once been the object of praise, confess that he had lied for years and wasn’t who he purported to be. Those who had “sung his praises” are hurt, angry, and disappointed. If we want to be on the “right” side, if we don’t want to wake up one day and be hurt, angry, and disappointed, then we do well to worship and serve our Creator and what He says rather than exchange the truth of God for what the media, Hollywood, and other’s tell us that is contrary to the Bible. Our Creator is the one who is worthy of our praise, to be trusted, and is BLESSED FOREVER. 

We praise You, BLESSED FOREVER Lord God! 

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“I am the bread of life.”

John 6:48

Are you hungry? Is there a gnawing within you? Do you feel that something is missing; that no matter what you do, purchase, or where you go, there’s still a yearning for someone or something? Do you seek to fill that emptiness, but it returns? Jesus describes Himself as the BREAD of LIFE. Just like we need “daily bread” for our bodies, so we need Jesus daily for our spirits. An initial receiving of Christ as our Savior is but the beginning of our being filled.  Why not make it a practice to “graze” on Christ’s life? Taste of Him in your Bible reading in the morning. Eat of Him with a Scripture during the day. Read a Bible verse at night. Rather than live a yearning life, live a thriving one.

Lord Jesus, we praise You, BREAD OF LIFE! Thank You for turning our yearning into satisfaction as we meditate on You.

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“As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.”

Psalm 18:30

We hear the news today – one person’s opinion, another person’s side of the story, and yet another’s. We’re told one thing, and then find out it was a lie.  Is there anyone to whom we can look and fully trust? Yes! “Blameless” in the Hebrew means whole, entire, sound, complete, wholesome, unimpaired, having integrity, entirely in accord with truth and fact. And THAT, my friend, is our LORD. It’s why we can look heavenward and celebrate in praise our BLAMELESS LORD.

Lord God, we celebrate YOU, the BLAMELESS one and give You praise.  

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“I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me,

‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who                         baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’”

 John 1:33 

Two different men chosen for different assignments. God sent John to baptize in water. God sent Jesus to baptize in the Holy Spirit. Water baptism is experienced in our flesh in a “moment” in time. Spirit baptism is experienced in our spirit and “remains upon” us. Only Jesus can baptize us in the Holy Spirit. Have you been to Him?   

I praise You, JESUS, that when we come to You in sincere repentance of our sin and confess You as Lord, raised from the dead, that You BAPTIZE us in the HOLY SPIRIT and remain internally eternally upon us.

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“One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek:

That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the Lord

And to meditate in His temple.”

 Psalm 27:4 

Do you have enemies?  Are you fearful? Is there trouble everywhere? David, the psalmist, can relate. But he kept his eye on the ball. That is, he kept his eye on God and His past and present faithfulness. He knew God to be the beauty in the ashes; the righteous in the midst of evill. And David chose – just like we can (and are) to gaze and meditate on God’s beauty and His eternal temple to which we’re headed.   

BEAUTIFUL LORD, I praise You. Thank You for being the beauty in my day and the One on whom I can gaze and meditate. 

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“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.;”  

Hebrews 12:2

Jesus has done more that author a way for us to be saved. Jesus has done more than model perfect faith. Jesus has done more than endure the cross and its shame. Today, Jesus sits at the right hand of the throne of God watching over us, loving us, and drawing us to Him, perfecting our faith.

Lord Jesus Christ, AUTHOR and PERFECTOR of my faith, I adore You. You bless me in my salvation. You bless me as You draw me closer to You, perfecting my faith. I praise You!   

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“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;”  

Hebrews 3:1

The word, “apostle” means “one sent forth.” Unlike the apostles whom Jesus sent forth, God sent Jesus forth. He sent Him to save us from our sins. He sent Jesus to show us the way to heaven.  How are we responding in gratitude?

Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to save me from my sins. Jesus, thank You, the APOSTLE and High Priest of my confession, for gaining my entrance into heaven. I praise You!   

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“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;”  

1 John 2:1

Advocate: one summoned alongside, a helper or patron in a lawsuit.*  

When our name is called and the “guilty” verdict is read in regard to our sin, a Higher Being steps beside us. For those of us who have received Christ as Savior, rather than being handcuffed and taken away to eternal condemnation, the righteous Christ advocates on our behalf. He pleads our innocence on the basis of paying our sin debt on the cross. Relief washes over us as the gavel sounds and “Not guilty” is pronounced. 

Lord Jesus, holy ADVOCATE, there are no words to express the depth of my gratitude for what You have done for me. I love You and praise You.    

*Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition, page 1992.

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“They were amazed at His (Jesus) teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”  Mark 1:22

“All the crowds were amazed and were saying, ‘This man cannot be the Son of David, can He?'” Matthew 12:23

Verse after verse in the Bible, the word “AMAZED” is used to describe people’s reactions to Jesus.  The New Testament word “amazed” means astonished, thrown into wonderment.  Jesus’ teachings amazed people. People were astonished when He cast out demons and healed the lame. They were “thrown into wonderment” when Jesus rose from the dead. Oh, that we would be amazed, astonished, and thrown into wonderment as we observe Jesus and His words. 

Lord Jesus, As we observe Your works and meditate on Your teachings, we praise You, our AMAZING Lord.  

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