Today we follow Jesus into the temple after yesterday's entry into Jerusalem:
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Notice how strongly Jesus felt, and how harshly he dealt, with those who were corrupting the temple. Rarely do you see him throwing people out of somewhere. We tend to think it's always appropriate to compromise, make peace, and get along. But that is not the case here.
Take it one step further. Our bodies and lives are the temple. So in a similar way, we should zealously cast out of our lives those corrupting influences that interfere with our serving and worshiping God.
As the video said, "Get These Things Out of Here!"
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God?
And you are not your own; for you were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
Prayer for Day 8:
Dear Father, may we take time to reflect on the sacrifice Christ went through for us that we may be made whole in Him. Just as the nails pierced Christ, may the condition of our soul pierce the very depth of who we are, giving us no other choice but to choose Him as our Savior or reject Him. Let us no longer stand on the sidelines of our commitment to Christ but see all that He gave for us that we may give all we are for His Glory and Kingdom. May your will be done, in Jesus Name we pray, Amen
Missed a Day? See the Previous Countdown Day messages:
Day 10 - Day 9
(sources: video, prayer)
(Press the play button (>) once or twice if it does not start automatically)
Notice how strongly Jesus felt, and how harshly he dealt, with those who were corrupting the temple. Rarely do you see him throwing people out of somewhere. We tend to think it's always appropriate to compromise, make peace, and get along. But that is not the case here.
Take it one step further. Our bodies and lives are the temple. So in a similar way, we should zealously cast out of our lives those corrupting influences that interfere with our serving and worshiping God.
As the video said, "Get These Things Out of Here!"
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God?
And you are not your own; for you were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
Prayer for Day 8:
Dear Father, may we take time to reflect on the sacrifice Christ went through for us that we may be made whole in Him. Just as the nails pierced Christ, may the condition of our soul pierce the very depth of who we are, giving us no other choice but to choose Him as our Savior or reject Him. Let us no longer stand on the sidelines of our commitment to Christ but see all that He gave for us that we may give all we are for His Glory and Kingdom. May your will be done, in Jesus Name we pray, Amen
Missed a Day? See the Previous Countdown Day messages:
Day 10 - Day 9
(sources: video, prayer)
