Reading: Psalm 31:1-8
We face week after week of trials and hardships at times. We see how David did too, but he trusted in God through them. David calls God his Rock, his Refuge, and his Rescuer. Even though David had to face trial after trial, he still trusted God to rescue him. We need to do the same when we seem to face never-ending bouts of hardship. Trusting God to get us through is the hope we have in Him. He is your Rescuer. He has already been your ultimate Rescuer; let Him rescue you from the daily trials too.
Reading: Mark 13:32-14:16
We are to love Jesus for rescuing us. Think about it; if someone rescued you from your death and put their life to end instead, wouldn't you be eternally grateful and love that person? I know I would! The woman who sacrificed a whole bottle of expensive perfume for anointing Jesus before His death was costly and showed great love. Though she was mocked for her sacrifice, Jesus stood up for her and commended her humility, telling everyone that it would be remembered and talked about throughout time. The perfume she broke for Jesus was worth a whole year's wage. Have you been able to show such humility for the One Who is your Ultimate Rescuer?
When we have a heart that is in love for Jesus, we will automatically have a heart that is in love with others. Our passion for Christ is our passion for the lost, the poor, the needy...
Reading: Leviticus 15:1-16:34
Jesus is our ultimate rescuer from sin. We see in Leviticus the processes it took to cleanse oneself from sin. The goat referred to in this reading is a lot like the symbol of Christ dying for us. The people laid hands on the goat and put all their sins on it, the killed it to take the sin away. This process was not only messy, but I'm sure it got repetitive and became quite the ritual. Because of Christ's perfect life and sacrifice, we are able to live with our sin laid upon Him. He died to take them away and to wipe out the sin of the world. Talk about the Ultimate Rescuer!
We can count on God to pick us up when we're facing tough struggles. We can love our Ultimate Rescuer, and we can see the plan that God has been plotting since the beginning of humanity. Give thanks for the rescue you've received!
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