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March 12th – John 14:26

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John 14:26

Pentecost is a significant Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus. It marks the birth of the Christian Church and is celebrated with joy and gratitude for our great Advocate, whom the Father sent in His name. The significance of Pentecost lies in the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. The moment we receive Jesus as our Savior, God’s Spirit takes up residence inside us. And immediately He begins His work of guiding, empowering, and shaping us into the beautiful likeness of Jesus. Through Him we have  all we need to fulfill the call of Christ in our lives. As we reflect on this promise, let us seek a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit, asking God to equip us to live lives that honor Him. May the presence of the Holy Spirit in us be evident through our words, actions, and deeds, as we strive to be faithful witnesses of Christ’s love and grace to the world around us.

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September 14th – Psalm 25:20

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Psalm 25:20

“Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.”

We live in an era where online accusations and public shaming have become the norm. Social media and the internet have made it easy for people to make allegations against others, often without any proof. And the weight of defending yourself against baseless accusations can be overwhelming. It can cause a fear of being misunderstood or unfairly judged. And become mentally and emotionally draining. But as Christians, we not only have a great Protector, but also a great Defender in God. As we place our trust in Him, He takes it upon Himself to safeguard our reputation. And with His power, shields us from shame or unjust accusations. In a world where our character and honor can be tested and challenged, God’s love, grace, and mercy offers peace and reassurance. This encourages us to live with integrity. And to rely on God’s divine intervention to uphold our honor. For He is our ultimate Advocate. This ensures that our good name remains untarnished, even in the face of adversity or false accusations.

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August 8th – Colossians 3:1

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Colossians 3:1

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”

With the rapid and continuing decline of today’s society, I can’t help but selfishly cry, “Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!” And I say selfishly because as desperately as I look forward to Christ’s return, I know that as Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, He has important work to do. As the hour is short before He comes again, He’s busy acting as our High Priest, Advocate, and Mediator. In the exalted position that only He can hold, Jesus intercedes on our behalf. Day and night He presents our prayers, needs, and concerns before God. And with His sacrificial work on the cross ever-present, He advocates for our forgiveness and redemption. As if of all of this wasn’t enough, Jesus is also actively ruling over all creation. Faithfully He orchestrates the course of history according to God’s divine plan. For He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, exercising sovereign authority over the universe. And in His great love, Jesus is holding His glorious return until everyone has had the chance to receive Him as their Savior.

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October 27th – 1 John 2:1

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1 John 2:1

No matter how hard we try not to, we all sin. Each one of us fails daily and need God’s forgiveness. Because whether big or small, all sin separates us from God. But the apostle John reassures us that in His great love, God provided a path of reconciliation back to Himself. Because He will never leave us in our sin, nor turn His back on us when we fall, God has given us a great advocate through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Greek word translated “advocate” is paraklēton, which literally means one who pleads a case on someone else’s behalf. Think of that. With all He endured on this earth, even now, Jesus is at God’s right hand interceding for us. As our perfect high priest, the Lord paid for our sins with His precious blood. And now night and day, He stands before the throne of grace, pleading our case before our Father.

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