Meditate on these verses today:
…Peter replied, "I see very clearly
that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and
do what is right. This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel—that
there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all." Acts
10:34-36
For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only
Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal
life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the
world through him. "There is no judgment against anyone who believes in
him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not
believing in God's one and only Son.
John 3:16-18
 |
| Israeli flag flying over the Sea of Galilee Pray for Israel. |
God's plan from the
beginning was to love everyone—that is the whole world—not just the Jews or not
just those He created in the Garden of Eden...but everyone around the earth
through all time and eternity. It turns out that that is an enormous number of
people. He is a big God with enough love for everyone. As Luke recorded here in
the book of Acts—God doesn't have favorites. We know He has His
"chosen" people—the family of Abraham—the Jews—but He doesn't love
the non-Jews any less. God gave the Jews knowledge so that through the ages
knowledge and understanding of Him would survive. And yet the Jews have been
probably the most persecuted of all people. Peter tells us here that the
message of the Good News—that Jesus is the Messiah—the Christ—the Son of God—is
to bring peace to the Jews. Since He has no favorites—may we all be blessed
with His peace through His Son, Jesus Christ. Are you feeling blessed?
Prayer ~ Dear Jesus—help
us to do what is right in Your eyes--all that is kind and good. Shower us with
that peace that passes all understanding. And the peace of God
that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ
Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NET)
That is God's deep
abiding peace. I am filled with thankfulness for Your love, joy and especially
Your peace in my life. Glory be to the Father.
Daily Bible Reading: Acts 11-12
For what are you thankful today?
Happy Birthday Blessings, Sylvia
Only
35 Days Until Christmas
© 2019 Text and
photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
Unless
otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation,
copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of
Tyndale House
Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Follow And Like "Banquet With
The King" on Facebook. 👍
No comments:
Post a Comment