We’ve all seen “before and after” pictures of someone who has had a makeover. As Jesus walks closer to the cross, he comes across a little guy named Zacchaeus who is perched in a tree. In this account, Zack encounters Jesus in a way that radically transforms his life – his “before” picture is nothing at all like the new and improved one! Are you looking for change in your life? Do you want your life to be different than it is right now? Walk with Jesus to the cross and you will have the best makeover ever.
Text: Luke 19:1-10As a blind beggar named Bart sits alongside the road, he hears something that makes his heart start racing. Tired of his predicament in life, he persistently shouts out to Jesus for some help. Jesus responds to his plea and provides sight to the one who was blind. Are you having a hard time seeing what really matters? Do you feel blind to what counts? If so, plead for mercy like Bart did. Your eyes will be opened to things you have never seen before!
Text: Luke 18:35-43Even if we are not delivered from our troubles, we will not bow down.
Text: Daniel 3:17-18The attitude of hope can go a long way in helping us face the future. But, hope is not just a feeling of optimism. It’s much deeper than that. Hope happens when we realize that God is in control of everything. As we approach the Christmas season, we are reminded that the gift of Jesus is the best hope of all.
Text: Romans 5:4History is not determined by earthly rulers but by the hand of God.
Text: Daniel 2When faced with the future, some of us spend a lot of time worrying about what might happen. Because only God knows what will happen in the future, we need to put our trust in what will last for the long haul. While this is not easy to do, the Bible offers us some warnings and some exhortations to help us face the future with confidence.
Text: James 4:13-17In this story of the woman caught in adultery, we see that Jesus bestows His amazing grace in the midst of the judgment of others. It’s so easy for us to get angry with those who sin differently than we do. Jesus challenges our grace-killing attitudes and gives this woman a fresh start.
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