Devotionals for April 14, 2022
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READ
“As I looked,
thrones were placed,
and the Ancient of Days took His seat;
his clothing was white as snow,
and the hair of his head like pure wool;
his throne was fiery flames;
its wheels were burning fire.
A stream of fire issued
and came out from before him;
a thousand thousands served him,
and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him;
the court sat in judgment,
and the books were opened.
thrones were placed,
and the Ancient of Days took His seat;
his clothing was white as snow,
and the hair of his head like pure wool;
his throne was fiery flames;
its wheels were burning fire.
A stream of fire issued
and came out from before him;
a thousand thousands served him,
and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him;
the court sat in judgment,
and the books were opened.
REFLECT
Here, Jesus links laying our lives down for Him to the final judgment. He’s not saying judgment is the source of our salvation. Rather, Jesus is showing that to be His disciple requires denying oneself of...self. The opposite of this is selfishness, not loving others, and not loving God. And Jesus, out of love, wants His disciples to know that He’s coming again to judge the world. He wants the success of His disciples in the context of His lordship.
APPLY
Q: How does the passage from Daniel portray the Lord? Why is this important to keep in mind?
Q: Do you daily reflect on the return of Jesus as the Judge and King of Kings? If not, how could it refocus your life?
Q: Imagine the worldwide Church fearfully and humbly living for Jesus out of love. How would it change the world?
Q: Do you daily reflect on the return of Jesus as the Judge and King of Kings? If not, how could it refocus your life?
Q: Imagine the worldwide Church fearfully and humbly living for Jesus out of love. How would it change the world?
SING
PRAY
"Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us."
Lord, you are the King of the earth. You are holy and you paid a high price for my salvation. Forgive me for the sins I’m holding onto. Soften my heart and help me to forgive those who have wronged me. Lord, you are compassionate and faithful, and I want to walk in the love of your Son today. Amen.
Lord, you are the King of the earth. You are holy and you paid a high price for my salvation. Forgive me for the sins I’m holding onto. Soften my heart and help me to forgive those who have wronged me. Lord, you are compassionate and faithful, and I want to walk in the love of your Son today. Amen.