TODAYS WORD FOR FRIDAY DECEMBER 11.
DIETY
PART FIVE
Today is our final devotional on the Deity of Jesus and we will share some thoughts on His power to recreate life. These devotional thoughts will prepare us for the ‘CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, LAZARUS, COME FORTH. The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.” John 11:43
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
The miracle as recorded in John 11:38-44 recounts for us the time Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, proving to us His Deity in His power to re-create life. The scripture tells us that Mary and Martha sent a message to Jesus that “He whom You love is sick.” But Jesus did not go to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, until he had been dead and in the tomb for four days. But when He came, He came with all power and as our friend Dr. Porter Barrington has written, he gave:
A Divine Command --- “TAKE AWAY THE STONE.” He did not ask the stone to move, He did not ask the angels to come and move the stone but He asked the people to do it. The lesson for us here is that man is to do the possible and then believe that God will do the impossible.
A Divine Message --- “DID I NOT SAY TO YOU THAT IF YOU WOULD BELIEVE YOU WOULD SEE THE GLORY OF GOD?” We often say that “seeing is believing” but God says for us to believe and then see. If we want to see the impossible achieved we must first work and then believe. In this miracle, Jesus first said to take away the stone --- that is work and then He said to believe and see the glory of God --- that is faith.
A Divine Prayer --- In John 11:41-42 Jesus prays to the Father for the benefit of the people. “FATHER, I THANK YOU THAT YOU HAVE HEARD ME, AND I KNOW THAT YOU ALWAYS HEAR ME, BUT BECAUSE OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE STANDING BY, I SAID THIS, THAT THEY MAY BELIEVE THAT YOU SENT ME.” He could have raised Lazarus without the prayer but He wanted the people to believe that He was sent from God.
A Divine Call --- “HE CRIED WITH A LOUD VOICE, ‘LAZARUS, COME FORTH.’” Lazarus heard the call and came forth. Jesus used this as an illustration for us that when Jesus comes again, with a shout and the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, we will rise and meet Him in the air.
A Divine Deliverance --- Jesus said to the people gathered, “LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO.” His grave clothes identified him with death just as our mortal bodies identify us with sin and death. Jesus reminds us that we have, as believers, been loosened from the power and penalty of sin, but not from the presence of sin.
Jesus in His Deity has power over life and death. Not only did He restore Lazarus to life, He restored His own life after His death on the cross. It is only through Jesus that we are restored from death to life. In John 11:25, Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”
As we prepare for THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS on Christmas day, remember that some day soon we will meet Jesus in the air and we will be given our resurrected bodies.
OUR VERSE TO MEMORIZE THIS WEEK.
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
Thank You for the assurance I have in my life of spending an eternity with You in heaven. As our family prepares for this upcoming Christmas season give us a new dedication to serve You without compromise.
December 13, 2009
Diety Part Four: December 10, 2009
TODAYS WORD FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 10.
DEITY
PART FOUR
During the month of December the words and subjects we share with you in these devotionals will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. Today we will discuss His power to protect life.
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’” John 6:19-20.
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
After Jesus performed the miracle of “the feeding of the 5000,” He went by Himself to a mountain knowing that they were coming to take Him by force to be King. In the evening His disciples went down to the sea, got in their boat and went toward Capernaum. The sea became dangerous because of the wind and they were terrified. Then they saw Jesus WALKING ON THE WATER but did not know it was Him. He told them “not to be afraid”. Jesus had come to protect them in the midst of the storm and the scripture says that they willingly let Him into the boat and immediately they were at their planned destination.
In spite of all the time the disciples had spent with Jesus and all the miracles they had seen Him do, they did not seem to recognize His Deity and His divine power. Their faith in Jesus was weak and limited or they would have called to Him in the storm. Jesus knew that the disciples lacked faith so He did what only God could do. He came to them walking on the water of a stormy sea, three and one-half miles from shore. Jesus did this to show the disciples and us that in the storms of life, He will be there to protect the lives of His own. In this miracle, He proved His Deity in His power over nature to protect life. He upholds all things by the Word of His power. He speaks and all creation bows to His will.
As believers we need to constantly put our trust in the Lord. He is with us in all situations and He is there to take us by the hand and lead us over the mountain or through the valley that we are facing. We are reminded of a conversation that we had with a major businessman who was going through a tough time in his business. When he saw our concern for him, he was quick to respond by reminding us that he firmly believed that God would be taking his business through every situation. He then made it clear as to why he was so confidant by saying that when he began this business he gave it to the Lord and asked for His blessing. He then went on by saying that every day he reminds the Lord that this business is His.
This man had learned what the disciples were in the process of learning. If we trust in the Lord to protect us, He will go through the storms of life with us and will give us peace in any storm. Over the years we saw God bless this man, his brothers and others in his business because they not only looked to Jesus in every storm but turned their business over to Him to bless, and He did.
THIS WEEKS VERSE TO MEMORIZE
“But as many as received Him, to them gave He the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name.” John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
Thank You for the way that You continue daily to protect my life and the lives of each member of my family. Help us to rely on You not only in the storms of life but in everything we do. Bless us in a special way this coming Christmas season.
DEITY
PART FOUR
During the month of December the words and subjects we share with you in these devotionals will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. Today we will discuss His power to protect life.
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’” John 6:19-20.
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
After Jesus performed the miracle of “the feeding of the 5000,” He went by Himself to a mountain knowing that they were coming to take Him by force to be King. In the evening His disciples went down to the sea, got in their boat and went toward Capernaum. The sea became dangerous because of the wind and they were terrified. Then they saw Jesus WALKING ON THE WATER but did not know it was Him. He told them “not to be afraid”. Jesus had come to protect them in the midst of the storm and the scripture says that they willingly let Him into the boat and immediately they were at their planned destination.
In spite of all the time the disciples had spent with Jesus and all the miracles they had seen Him do, they did not seem to recognize His Deity and His divine power. Their faith in Jesus was weak and limited or they would have called to Him in the storm. Jesus knew that the disciples lacked faith so He did what only God could do. He came to them walking on the water of a stormy sea, three and one-half miles from shore. Jesus did this to show the disciples and us that in the storms of life, He will be there to protect the lives of His own. In this miracle, He proved His Deity in His power over nature to protect life. He upholds all things by the Word of His power. He speaks and all creation bows to His will.
As believers we need to constantly put our trust in the Lord. He is with us in all situations and He is there to take us by the hand and lead us over the mountain or through the valley that we are facing. We are reminded of a conversation that we had with a major businessman who was going through a tough time in his business. When he saw our concern for him, he was quick to respond by reminding us that he firmly believed that God would be taking his business through every situation. He then made it clear as to why he was so confidant by saying that when he began this business he gave it to the Lord and asked for His blessing. He then went on by saying that every day he reminds the Lord that this business is His.
This man had learned what the disciples were in the process of learning. If we trust in the Lord to protect us, He will go through the storms of life with us and will give us peace in any storm. Over the years we saw God bless this man, his brothers and others in his business because they not only looked to Jesus in every storm but turned their business over to Him to bless, and He did.
THIS WEEKS VERSE TO MEMORIZE
“But as many as received Him, to them gave He the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name.” John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
Thank You for the way that You continue daily to protect my life and the lives of each member of my family. Help us to rely on You not only in the storms of life but in everything we do. Bless us in a special way this coming Christmas season.
Diety Part Three: December 9, 2009
TODAYS WORD FOR WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9.
DEITY
PART THREE
During December, as you know, we are sharing with you our thoughts on words and subjects that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. Today we will look at Jesus’ “POWER TO SUPPLY THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE.”
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.’” John 6:11-12.
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
The miracle that we call “the feeding of the five thousand” is the only miracle recorded in all four of the gospels. This miracle was unique in several ways. First it was very public. Jesus usually performed His miracles before just a few people. This time, the scriptures say that there were 5000 men plus women and children in the crowd.
Secondly this miracle was unusual because the people not only saw the miracle but participated in it. They watched Jesus give thanks to His father in heaven, and then saw the five small loaves and two fish multiply with enough to feed 5000 men, the women and the children. They all ate until they were fully satisfied and then saw the disciples collect twelve baskets of leftovers. Jesus not only provides for the necessities of life but provides in abundance.
Thirdly, Jesus did His miracle with what we would call insignificant materials. The fish were small and the bread was made of barley --- only the poor ate barley bread. There is a lesson in this for us. The little boy’s contribution of his small lunch seemed insignificant. But in the hands of Jesus it was more then enough to feed everyone. We often feel we have nothing to offer Jesus, but if we are willing to give whatever we do have, whether it is time, talent or treasure, God is able to use it and multiply it.
This also is the only recorded time in the scriptures that Jesus asked anyone’s advice. He asked Philip, “Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?” Jesus did not need the advice of Philip because He already knew what He was going to do. John tells us that He asked Philip this question in order to test his faith. Philip admitted he did not have a solution because he was convinced it was impossible to find food for that many people --- he failed the test because he lacked the faith in Jesus’ Deity and power to provide the necessities of life.
And finally it is noted that He involved all twelve of His disciples to distribute the food. He did this as a reminder to us that it is God’s plan to use His servants (US) to give His gospel to the world in need.
THIS WEEKS MEMORIZATION VERSE.
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name.” John 1:12.
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
I am so grateful for all the necessities of life You have provided for me and my family. Help our family to get a better understanding of Your Deity and Your power to provide. Give me a heart that is sensitive to the needs of others and may I always respond as You lead me and guide me.
DEITY
PART THREE
During December, as you know, we are sharing with you our thoughts on words and subjects that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. Today we will look at Jesus’ “POWER TO SUPPLY THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE.”
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.’” John 6:11-12.
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
The miracle that we call “the feeding of the five thousand” is the only miracle recorded in all four of the gospels. This miracle was unique in several ways. First it was very public. Jesus usually performed His miracles before just a few people. This time, the scriptures say that there were 5000 men plus women and children in the crowd.
Secondly this miracle was unusual because the people not only saw the miracle but participated in it. They watched Jesus give thanks to His father in heaven, and then saw the five small loaves and two fish multiply with enough to feed 5000 men, the women and the children. They all ate until they were fully satisfied and then saw the disciples collect twelve baskets of leftovers. Jesus not only provides for the necessities of life but provides in abundance.
Thirdly, Jesus did His miracle with what we would call insignificant materials. The fish were small and the bread was made of barley --- only the poor ate barley bread. There is a lesson in this for us. The little boy’s contribution of his small lunch seemed insignificant. But in the hands of Jesus it was more then enough to feed everyone. We often feel we have nothing to offer Jesus, but if we are willing to give whatever we do have, whether it is time, talent or treasure, God is able to use it and multiply it.
This also is the only recorded time in the scriptures that Jesus asked anyone’s advice. He asked Philip, “Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?” Jesus did not need the advice of Philip because He already knew what He was going to do. John tells us that He asked Philip this question in order to test his faith. Philip admitted he did not have a solution because he was convinced it was impossible to find food for that many people --- he failed the test because he lacked the faith in Jesus’ Deity and power to provide the necessities of life.
And finally it is noted that He involved all twelve of His disciples to distribute the food. He did this as a reminder to us that it is God’s plan to use His servants (US) to give His gospel to the world in need.
THIS WEEKS MEMORIZATION VERSE.
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name.” John 1:12.
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
I am so grateful for all the necessities of life You have provided for me and my family. Help our family to get a better understanding of Your Deity and Your power to provide. Give me a heart that is sensitive to the needs of others and may I always respond as You lead me and guide me.
Diety Part Two: December 8, 2009
TODAYS WORD FOR TUESDAY DECEMBER 8
DEITY
PART TWO
During December Our Devotionals are being written on subjects and words that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. This week we are looking at the DEITY and POWER of JESUS. Today we will share with you some thoughts concerning JESUS POWER TO PROLONG LIFE.
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed and walked. And that day was the Sabbath.” John 5: 8-9.
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
God created the world and all that is in it, everything was perfect. After Adam and Eve sinned, disease and suffering came into the world. Then when Jesus was on this earth, most of the miracles that He performed demonstrated His power to bring renewal and to prolong life to a fallen creation. He made the blind to see, the deaf to hear, the lame to walk and healed those that were sick to show to mankind His Deity and His power to prolong life.
The second miracle that He performed was the healing of the son of a royal official. When Jesus performed a miracle of healing He saw more then just the need for physical healing but also the need for spiritual healing in a person’s life. He saw their need to be forgiven of their sins.
Ordinarily when Jesus did miracles of healing He was sought out and was asked to give healing. It was essential for the person asking to have faith in Jesus. But the healing of the lame man referred to in John 5 was unusual in both of these aspects. The man was unable to walk and he did not seek out Jesus and ask for healing. He did not even know who Jesus was, Jesus found him.
This lame man had sat by the pool called Bethesda in Jerusalem for 38 years hoping to be healed. It was believed that when the water of the pool stirred it had healing power for the first one to get into the pool.
When Jesus saw the man, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” After telling Jesus that he was hoping to be healed by the water in the pool, Jesus immediately healed the man and he got up and walked. Although Jesus usually healed people because of their faith in Him, this illustration is given us to show that Jesus’ power to heal is not limited by a person’s lack of faith. Nothing can limit Jesus’ Divinity of restoration and prolonging of life.
The last thing that Jesus said to this man was, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more lest a worse thing come upon you.” Jesus saw more then his physical need, He saw his spiritual need.
Jesus in His deity knows all about us. He sees each of us as either one of His fallen creations or one who has been restored by the power of His Deity to forgive us of our sins. Just as Jesus sought out the lame man and asked him if he wanted to be made well, He seeks us out and asks us if we want to be made well in our sin sick bodies by the power of His divine power to forgive.
Over the years we have known and seen so many people who have been healed, many of them children who were so sick and some not even expected to live. When we see this we have learned that there is power in prayer. God still today hears our prayers and will answer our specific prayers concerning the needs of others and He will do this in accordance with His will.
THIS WEEKS MEMORIZATION VERSE.
REMEMBER, WE ARE MEMORIZING
TOGETHER ONE VERSE A WEEK!
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
Thank You Lord for Your Divine power and Your ability to forgive our sins and to heal our bodies. Help me today to be more concerned about those who are sick, lonely and feeling hopeless. Help me to understand the power of prayer and give me a burning desire in my heart to pray for those that I know need a touch from You.
DEITY
PART TWO
During December Our Devotionals are being written on subjects and words that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. This week we are looking at the DEITY and POWER of JESUS. Today we will share with you some thoughts concerning JESUS POWER TO PROLONG LIFE.
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed and walked. And that day was the Sabbath.” John 5: 8-9.
WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE
God created the world and all that is in it, everything was perfect. After Adam and Eve sinned, disease and suffering came into the world. Then when Jesus was on this earth, most of the miracles that He performed demonstrated His power to bring renewal and to prolong life to a fallen creation. He made the blind to see, the deaf to hear, the lame to walk and healed those that were sick to show to mankind His Deity and His power to prolong life.
The second miracle that He performed was the healing of the son of a royal official. When Jesus performed a miracle of healing He saw more then just the need for physical healing but also the need for spiritual healing in a person’s life. He saw their need to be forgiven of their sins.
Ordinarily when Jesus did miracles of healing He was sought out and was asked to give healing. It was essential for the person asking to have faith in Jesus. But the healing of the lame man referred to in John 5 was unusual in both of these aspects. The man was unable to walk and he did not seek out Jesus and ask for healing. He did not even know who Jesus was, Jesus found him.
This lame man had sat by the pool called Bethesda in Jerusalem for 38 years hoping to be healed. It was believed that when the water of the pool stirred it had healing power for the first one to get into the pool.
When Jesus saw the man, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” After telling Jesus that he was hoping to be healed by the water in the pool, Jesus immediately healed the man and he got up and walked. Although Jesus usually healed people because of their faith in Him, this illustration is given us to show that Jesus’ power to heal is not limited by a person’s lack of faith. Nothing can limit Jesus’ Divinity of restoration and prolonging of life.
The last thing that Jesus said to this man was, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more lest a worse thing come upon you.” Jesus saw more then his physical need, He saw his spiritual need.
Jesus in His deity knows all about us. He sees each of us as either one of His fallen creations or one who has been restored by the power of His Deity to forgive us of our sins. Just as Jesus sought out the lame man and asked him if he wanted to be made well, He seeks us out and asks us if we want to be made well in our sin sick bodies by the power of His divine power to forgive.
Over the years we have known and seen so many people who have been healed, many of them children who were so sick and some not even expected to live. When we see this we have learned that there is power in prayer. God still today hears our prayers and will answer our specific prayers concerning the needs of others and He will do this in accordance with His will.
THIS WEEKS MEMORIZATION VERSE.
REMEMBER, WE ARE MEMORIZING
TOGETHER ONE VERSE A WEEK!
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
Thank You Lord for Your Divine power and Your ability to forgive our sins and to heal our bodies. Help me today to be more concerned about those who are sick, lonely and feeling hopeless. Help me to understand the power of prayer and give me a burning desire in my heart to pray for those that I know need a touch from You.
Diety Part One: December 7, 2009
TODAYS WORD FOR MONDAY DECEMBER 7
DEITY
PART ONE
During December our devotionals are being written on subjects and words that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. This week we will look at the DEITY AND POWER OF JESUS while He was on this earth.
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the water pots with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, ‘draw some out now and take it to the master of the feast.’” John 2:7-8
WORDS BY KEN AND DOTTIE
It is important that we understand what we are talking about when we refer to Christ’s Deity. As you see above, Webster defines it as divine nature. Understanding and acknowledging God’s divine nature is the essential foundation for our faith.
Paul gives us one of the best descriptions of Jesus divine nature in Colossians 1:15-16. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or rulers or authorities, all things were created by Him.” He is the exact image of God and not only equal with God, He is God and the creator of all things.
The gospel of John gives us numerous signs or miracles that prove the deity and power of Jesus while He was on this earth. Today we want to share with you some thoughts on Jesus’ power to CREATE!
Jesus chose a wedding in Cana of Galilee to present and to prove His Deity and Power to create when He created wine from water. Wine is made from grapes, not water. The grapes must be gathered from a vineyard and pressed to extract the juice and then placed into containers and allowed to age and ferment. This is very lengthy process.
At a marriage feast in Jesus time, it was the custom to serve the best wine at the beginning of the feast and then the poorest of the wine when all the guests were filled. When Jesus turned the water into wine at this marriage feast, the master of the house called the bridegroom and said: “You have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus not only created wine but the best and did not take the normal months and years to get the best.
This was Jesus’ first miracle and performed at the beginning of His ministry on earth. Jesus never performed a miracle without a purpose. Jesus performed this miracle to show His deity and to show His disciples and you and me that He is God and has power to create.
As Christians we need to sit back and look with awe at all that God has created. Just look at the beauty of the mountains and valleys. Look at the seashore and even the deserts and you will see the beauty of His handiwork. In our travels we have seen so much poverty, hunger and loneliness. Even in areas of extreme poverty, God’s handiwork can be seen. Whether we are rich or poor, we can enjoy the beauty of His creation. Take time today to thank God for His creations.
THIS WEEKS MEMORY VERSE.
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to
become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”
John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
How grateful I am to see every day the miracles of Your creation all around me. I praise You for the things that we seem to take for granted each day. Thank You for the many miracles that we read about in Your Word that testifies that You are God and the creator and giver of all good things.
DEITY
PART ONE
During December our devotionals are being written on subjects and words that will prepare us for the “CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS” on Christmas day. This week we will look at the DEITY AND POWER OF JESUS while He was on this earth.
Defined by Webster:
A God; Divine nature.
GODS WORD
“Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the water pots with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, ‘draw some out now and take it to the master of the feast.’” John 2:7-8
WORDS BY KEN AND DOTTIE
It is important that we understand what we are talking about when we refer to Christ’s Deity. As you see above, Webster defines it as divine nature. Understanding and acknowledging God’s divine nature is the essential foundation for our faith.
Paul gives us one of the best descriptions of Jesus divine nature in Colossians 1:15-16. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or rulers or authorities, all things were created by Him.” He is the exact image of God and not only equal with God, He is God and the creator of all things.
The gospel of John gives us numerous signs or miracles that prove the deity and power of Jesus while He was on this earth. Today we want to share with you some thoughts on Jesus’ power to CREATE!
Jesus chose a wedding in Cana of Galilee to present and to prove His Deity and Power to create when He created wine from water. Wine is made from grapes, not water. The grapes must be gathered from a vineyard and pressed to extract the juice and then placed into containers and allowed to age and ferment. This is very lengthy process.
At a marriage feast in Jesus time, it was the custom to serve the best wine at the beginning of the feast and then the poorest of the wine when all the guests were filled. When Jesus turned the water into wine at this marriage feast, the master of the house called the bridegroom and said: “You have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus not only created wine but the best and did not take the normal months and years to get the best.
This was Jesus’ first miracle and performed at the beginning of His ministry on earth. Jesus never performed a miracle without a purpose. Jesus performed this miracle to show His deity and to show His disciples and you and me that He is God and has power to create.
As Christians we need to sit back and look with awe at all that God has created. Just look at the beauty of the mountains and valleys. Look at the seashore and even the deserts and you will see the beauty of His handiwork. In our travels we have seen so much poverty, hunger and loneliness. Even in areas of extreme poverty, God’s handiwork can be seen. Whether we are rich or poor, we can enjoy the beauty of His creation. Take time today to thank God for His creations.
THIS WEEKS MEMORY VERSE.
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to
become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”
John 1:12
TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER
How grateful I am to see every day the miracles of Your creation all around me. I praise You for the things that we seem to take for granted each day. Thank You for the many miracles that we read about in Your Word that testifies that You are God and the creator and giver of all good things.
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