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John 18:28 Things are rarely as they appear.

Dear brothers and sisters,

Last one for the day, and back on schedule. I hope you are encouraged by reading these posts.  My goal is to help you see the value of the Word in your life.  Each believer needs to have a vibrant relationship with Jesus.  Listening to a 40 minute sermon once a week is helpful, but daily contact with God in the Word is another way we can highly exalt and honor the Lord of glory.

Blessings

Jeff

Pilate goes out because The Jews refuse to come in.  They won't answer a simple question.  And all first thing in the morning. The person with authority of the great Roman Empire seems to be serving the religious leaders of an often conquered people.  How strange is  this?   

Of course, even more strange is God incarnate being accused of doing evil by the physical sons of Abraham.  And all to fulfil the promise of Genesis 3:15. 

Instruction - what does God expect from me?  Never judge by appearance.  Walk by faith and not by sight. God is sovereign over all the affairs if men and nations.

Thanksgiving - Beyond words.  I say I know you are sovereign but You continue to show me ways that I never thought of.  All hidden in the riches of the Word waiting to be uncovered by prayer.  

Confession - when I think of all the decisions that have brought me to this place in life.  All that was based on appearance but that You used for Your purposes.

Petition - light fire in the hearts of believers for the treasure of the Word.  Make the appearance of things fade and the truth shine bright. 

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