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No. 286 - Worthy is the Lamb

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The Sacrifice of God ’s Lamb Worthy is the Lamb Revelation 5:12 (ESV) "...saying with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing!'"   Starting Prayer Dear Lord, open my heart and mind to understand the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and to see His worthiness. Guide me in appreciating and honouring Him in all I do. In Jesus' name. Amen.   Background Revelation 5 is a powerful chapter describing the vision of the heavenly throne room where John sees a scroll sealed with seven seals. No one in heaven or on earth is found worthy to open the scroll, except the Lamb who was slain, Jesus Christ. Verse 12 highlights the praise and worship given to Jesus, acknowledging His worthiness and the honour He deserves for His sacrifice.   Be Encouraged In today's scripture, we see a glimpse of the heavenly worship directed towards Jesus, the Lamb of God. The multitude of angels and h

No. 285 - God's Love Demonstrated

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The Sacrifice of God ’s Lamb   God's Love Demonstrated Romans 5:8 "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Starting Prayer Dear Lord, help me understand the depth of Your love shown through Jesus' sacrifice. Open my heart to receive this truth and live in response to it. In Jesus' name. Amen.   Background Romans 5 speaks about the benefits of being justified by faith and the peace we have with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse 8 is particularly significant as it emphasises God's love demonstrated through the sacrificial death of Jesus, even while we were still sinners. This powerful truth highlights the unconditional nature of God's love for us.   Be Encouraged Today's verse reminds us of the incredible love God has for each one of us. Imagine someone loving you so much that they would die for you, even when you have done nothing to deserve it. This is the kind of love God has shown us through Jesu

No. 284 - Healing Through His Wounds

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The Sacrifice of God ’s Lamb   Healing Through His Wounds 1 Peter 2:24 (ESV) "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." Starting Prayer Dear Lord, open my heart to understand the sacrifice Jesus made for me. Help me to appreciate His love and live according to His example. In Jesus' name. Amen. Background In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter addresses the early Christians, encouraging them to live righteous lives even in the face of suffering. Verse 24 highlights the profound sacrifice of Jesus, who bore our sins to bring us healing and righteousness. This passage emphasises the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and our call to follow His example. Be Encouraged Reflecting on today's verse, we see that Jesus took our sins upon Himself on the cross. Imagine a person taking the punishment for another ’s wrongdoing. This is what Jesus did for us. He suffered and died s