Finding Your Creative Bones® 365-Day Devotional © 2023
Jesus purchased all people on or who would be on earth. You have the choice to accept.
And I saw in the middle of the high seat and of the four beasts, and in the middle of the rulers, a Lamb in his place, which seemed as if it had been put to death, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.
And he came and took it out of the right hand of him who was seated on the high seat.
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and the four and twenty rulers went down on their faces before the Lamb, having every one an instrument of music, and gold vessels full of perfumes, which are the prayers of the saints.
And their voices are sounding in a new song, saying, It is right for you to take the book and to make it open: for you were put to death and have made an offering to God of your blood for men of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation,
And have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they are ruling on the earth.
And I saw, and there came to my ears the sound of a great number of angels round about the high seat and the beasts and the rulers; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
Saying with a great voice, It is right to give to the Lamb who was put to death, power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing.
And to my ears came the voice of everything in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and of all things which are in them, saying, To him who is seated on the high seat, and to the Lamb, may blessing and honour and glory and power be given for ever and ever. (Revelation 5.6-13 Bible in Basic English (BBE))
Do you know that because of Jesus's sacrifice, God gave us the kingdom of earth to reign over and made us priests for God? The Lamb of God did this for all of us because of his infinite love for us. Jesus purchased all people on or who would be on earth for God. Whether we fulfill his hope for us is our choice. Not everyone understands this and the profound meaning of the gift Jesus gave us. Not everyone will read the Bible or study to improve their knowledge and understanding. That is one reason why it is so essential for us to teach and reach out to others in the kingdom. To expose them to the word of God so that they might better understand how meaningful Jesus's gift is to our lives. It is our responsibility to build the kingdom and grow its members.
You have a gift meant to be lovingly shared and joyfully acknowledged. You are blessed; the opportunity to open another's eyes and heart to the blessings made available to us is a gift that should not be wasted.
Prayer:
Jesus, you purchased me and all people for God by sacrificing yourself in such a horrible way. On the cross, you bought my life, here and in Heaven. I am grateful and want to do my part to honor your sacrifice and build the kingdom. Bless me with your words and knowledge of the actions you want me to take. I am yours and will follow your will to please you and your Father. I pray in Jesus Christ's name. Amen
a tangle originated by Simone Menzel, CZT®
Word of the Day
PURCHASED
Read the Scripture in context on the Bible in Basic English (BBE) website.
I have been given a gift meant to be lovingly shared and joyfully acknowledged.
God, please, guide my sharing.