January 14 – Called to Where We Are

“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”   1 Corinthians 1:9 (NIV)

When we believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior we should be aware that we have responded to a call given by the great and only God of the universe.   Our verse today reminds us that God has called us into a fellowship with His Son, Jesus.   Therefore we need to keep in mind that when Jesus died for us by taking our place and punishment, that was just the beginning of His involvement in our lives.  As we believe in  Him He becomes a definite part of our experience of faith and this goes on day after day without end.  Let's remember that Jesus is involved each day, He is there as we turn to Him in faith and He is faithful as His Father is also faithful.  Let's take advantage of this and be sure we experience His involvement through this day, and tomorrow, and each day from now on.  

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March 23

“Jesus commanded Peter, ‘Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?’”  John 18:11 (NIV)

During the final hours before Jesus died He made many important statements. Here He is speaking to Peter when He was being arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus had just prayed to His Father asking that, if possible, He might not have to drink the cup. But He had also said, “Not what I will but what You will.” So when Peter tried to defend His Lord by fighting for Him, Jesus would have none of it.  He said, “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” I’m so glad Jesus obeyed the Father. There was no other way for us to escape eternal punishment for our sins.