SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

April 23, 2022.

Isaiah 55:10-13 NLT

10. “The rain and snow come down from the heavens

and stay on the ground to water the earth.

They cause the grain to grow,

producing seed for the farmer

and bread for the hungry.

11. It is the same with My word.

I send it out, and it always produces fruit.

It will accomplish all I want it to,

and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

12. You will live in joy and peace.

The mountains and hills will burst into song,

and the trees of the field will clap their hands!

13. Where once there were thorns, cypress trees will grow.

Where nettles grew, myrtles will sprout up.

These events will bring great honor to the LORD’s name;

they will be an everlasting sign of His power and love.”

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 22^nd.

Create in me a clean heart, O God.

Renew a loyal spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10 NLT

Lord each day there may be occasions of missteps as I go about my daily activities. I pray for Your guidance. Let the Fruit of the Holy Spirit be seen in me. Make me a vessel of service through my words and actions. I love you Jesus. Amen

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 21^st.

“Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

John 11:26 NLT

Lord I believe! Help me to always remember this statement that You made. My life is totally dedicated to You. Let me never doubt Your promises. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 20^th.

A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of His robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped.

Like 8:43-44 NLT

Lord I come to You with a heart of compassion. I pray for those who have been ailing for many years and feel that there is no hope. Lord I reach out in faith to touch the hem of Your garment for their healing. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 19^th.

“The Lord has really risen! He appeared to Peter”

Luke 24:34 NLT

Thank You Lord for victory! The grave could not hold You! Your appearance can never be doubted. You are my Healer and Redeemer. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 18^th.

And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

Matthew 28:9 NLT

Lord Jesus, You are worthy of all my praise! Just as Your disciples did, give me that desire to run to You, to worship You and to honour You for the sacrifice You made for me on the Cross. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER

April 17, 2022.

Then the angel spoke to the women, "Don't be afraid!" He said, "I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! HE IS RISEN from the dead, just as He said would happen."

Matthew 28:5-6

NLT Bible

Today, as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, our hearts are filled with love and joy that He is risen, just as He said. For many, this is simply a day that's all about Easter eggs and bunnies. For others, it may be one for a mandatory church visit, but for the child of God, it's a day to rejoice in the knowledge that Jesus lives, in our hearts, souls and minds. Because He lives, we have the hope and assurance of eternal life with Him.

 

It's an awesome thought to know that Jesus sits at the right hand of His Father and is continually interceding for us. We must do our part and live in a manner that's pleasing and acceptable to Him. Jesus lives and we need to let others know, not only by what we say, but by everything we do. On this glorious day, we are so thankful that Christ arose! 

Thank you Lord Jesus for defeating death. Because You live, I am filled with hope and assurance that one day I will spend eternity with You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia

 SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

April 16, 2022.

John 20:1-10 NLT

The Resurrection

1. Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.

2. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put Him!”

3. Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb.

4. They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.

5. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in.

6. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there,

7. While the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings.

8. Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed—

9. For until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead.

10. Then they went home.

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 15^th.

There they nailed Him to the cross. Two others were crucified with Him, one on either side, with Jesus between them.

John 19:18 NLT

Jesus, in the midst of impending death, You showed Your love on the Cross. All praise and honour is due Your name. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 14^th.

He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Luke 22:19 NLT

Lord Jesus, I give You thanks for the opportunities that were provided for me through Your death on the Cross. Your broken body and shed blood remains as a powerful reminder of an eternity in Your presence. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 13^th.

When He died, He died once to break the power of sin. But now that He lives, He lives for the glory of God.

Romans 6:10 NLT

Heavenly Father, Your name is above every name! I live each day in hope of Your soon return. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 12^th.

For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.

Philippians 1:21 NLT

Lord each day brings new opportunities to proclaim Your goodness in my life. Let my daily living be a reflection of Your love and grace. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 11^th.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23 NLT

Lord Jesus, I give You thanks for another day! You have kept me safe from the clutches of sin and degradation. Keep my mind and heart focused on being obedient to You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER

April 10, 2022.

Jesus was in the centre of the procession and the people all around Him were shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the One who comes in the Name of The Lord!"

Matthew 21:9

NLT Bible

Today, believers around the world celebrate Palm Sunday. On that day, our Saviour rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, while crowds paved the road with palm branches and sang praises to Him. Sadly, in just a week, many of them would be part of the crowd that would cry out for Him to be crucified. This day also signals the start of Holy Week leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. It's a time when we reflect on the agony and suffering that Jesus willingly endured for us.

 

Just as there were so many back then who sang praises to Jesus, there are countless people today who celebrate this day simply going through the motions without fully understanding the magnitude of what He did for us. Jesus suffered and endured unimaginable agony because of His love for us. Today, we need to pause and internalize all that He did for us, for it's because of Him, our sins are forgiven and we have the promise of eternal life.

Thank you Lord for sending Your Son. I praise and bless Your holy Name. Today I remember all that You did for me and my heart is filled with praise and gratitude. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia 

SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

April 09, 2022.

Psalm 116:17 NLT

I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving

and call on the name of the LORD.

Romans 12:1 NLT

The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just

than when we offer him sacrifices.

Hebrews 10:4-7 NLT

4. For it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

5. That is why, when Christ came into the world, He said to God,

“You did not want animal sacrifices or sin offerings.

But You have given Me a body to offer.

6. You were not pleased with burnt offerings

or other offerings for sin.

7. Then I said, ‘Look, I have come to do Your will, O God—

as is written about Me in the Scriptures.’”

John 15:13 NLT

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 8^th.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:2 NLT

Lord, let the light of Your salvation shine through me! You have given me life more abundantly! Thank You Lord for loving me! I love you Jesus. Amen!

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 7^th.

I want you to show love,

not offer sacrifices.

I want you to know me

more than I want burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6 NLT

Lord, help me to be cognizant of my responsibilities as Your child. Let my actions reflect You so that those with whom I interact would know more of Your love and forgiveness. I love you Jesus. Amen! 

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 6^th.

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God,

and keep the vows you made to the Most High.

Psalm 50:14 NLT

Lord, Your blood was shed so that I can have remission of sins. As I go about my daily activities, help me to always put You first and to acknowledge Your Kingship. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 5^th.

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit,
A broken and a contrite heart—
These, O God, You will not despise.

Psalm 51:17 NKJV

Lord I bow down to You in worship! Forgive me of errors that I have made and teach me to be obedient to Your word. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for April 4^th.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:16 NKJV

Lord, You have brought me safely to another day in which I can offer thanks and praise to You! Let me be always mindful of those around me who may be experiencing challenging times. Make me a vessel of Your love and goodness. I love you Jesus. Amen!