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Day 50: Hebrews 13/Psalm 145
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Wednesday April 14, 2004
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The Final
Chapter
This ends our
50 Day Experience. Calendar-wise, we've gone from the Jewish festival
of Passover-prophetically fulfilled in the crucifixion and resurrection
of Jesus-to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the festival of
Pentecost. The word Pentecost means fiftieth.
The Experience was
designed to do one thing: provide some tools to bring us in touch with
the beauty, grace, power and love of Jesus Christ. We've read key
foundational books of the Bible and practiced basic spiritual exercises
to draw us closer to Him. We believe in keeping things simple. Depth
is only as deep as the application. Perhaps that's why the writer
of Hebrews says in this final chapter:
Jesus Christ is the same
yesterday and today and forever. Do not be carried away by all kinds of
strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by
grace...
Hebrews 13:8-9a (New International Version)
We started these
fifty days with John's book. The simple, but profoundly deep words of
Jesus and His uncomplicated way of meeting people where they
were-broken, wounded, marginalized, without being condescending or
condemning-brought deep healing to each one. The good news is that
Jesus doesn't change. He is still just as He was then. His offer of
unmerited favor extends to every aspect of our lives, no matter how
long or short we've known Him. The same love that saved us is the same
love that sustains us. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened
by grace?
Thanks for joining
me, the writers of the devotionals (great job, gang!), and over 3000 people
who were family with us on this 50 Day Experience.
And as the book of
Hebrews appropriately ends: Grace be with you all.
Much love,
Dave Workman, workman@cincyvineyard.com,
Senior Pastor at VCC
Today's
Prayer:
Father, help me to walk in the knowledge that Jesus is the same
yesterday, today and forever. I trust Him with my life, well aware that
I am in need of His healing touch. Strengthen me with Your underserved
favor and give me courage to share that same grace with others. Amen.
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Memory Verse of the Week:
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make
your paths straight"
Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)
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For a complete
listing of all the previous devotionals in this "50 Day
Experience," click here.
To read the chapter or psalm of the day online, click on one of the
following links:
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Hebrews
13
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Psalm
145
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