After he took the wine, Jesus said, "It's done ... complete." Bowing his head, he offered up his spirit.
—John 19:30 MESSAGE
Key Thought
Jesus died because he allowed himself to die: "he offered up his spirit." He had completed what God had called him to do! Can we do that? Can we accomplish what God wants to do through us? I believe with the help of the Holy Spirit we can (2 Corinthians 3:17-18). We can do that because one of the great promises we have is that the Spirit will not leave us (John 14:16-18) — even death does not separate us from our Lord, and the Holy Spirit who was involved in Jesus' resurrection will also be active in our own resurrection.
Today's Prayer
Father, thank you! Thank you for Jesus and the price he paid! Thank you for the Spirit who lives in me and is working to make me more like Jesus every day. Thank you for the Spirit who is your ongoing presence in me and who will give life to my mortal body that is subject to decay. In Jesus' name, I praise you. Amen.
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—John 19:30 MESSAGE
Key Thought
Jesus died because he allowed himself to die: "he offered up his spirit." He had completed what God had called him to do! Can we do that? Can we accomplish what God wants to do through us? I believe with the help of the Holy Spirit we can (2 Corinthians 3:17-18). We can do that because one of the great promises we have is that the Spirit will not leave us (John 14:16-18) — even death does not separate us from our Lord, and the Holy Spirit who was involved in Jesus' resurrection will also be active in our own resurrection.
Today's Prayer
Father, thank you! Thank you for Jesus and the price he paid! Thank you for the Spirit who lives in me and is working to make me more like Jesus every day. Thank you for the Spirit who is your ongoing presence in me and who will give life to my mortal body that is subject to decay. In Jesus' name, I praise you. Amen.
Ⓒ 1996-2017 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. The Thoughts and Prayer for God's Holy Fire are written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations marked MESSAGE are taken from THE MESSAGE, copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
