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4/01/2007

RISE & SHINE - PART 2

The Daily Blueprint 4-2-07

RISE&SHINE
the EASTER/HOLY WEEK devotionals
part 2

JOHN 12:32
And if I, if I be lifted up from the Earth, will draw all men to Me!

Jesus fresh from coming into the city of Jerusalem on a donkey -thus fulfilling prophesy of the Messiah - Jesus began to tell the people what was going to happen to Him- many thought He would defeat the Roman government right then and there and take up the throne of David! Many thought Jesus would be the conquering King written about - He is and Was but not like they thought HE would be - they expected a ruling Earthly King - but what JESUS really was is a humble servant - God's Son- and King of Kings but a servant - JESUS said HE came to serve and not to be served - as we continue this walk toward the cross -we will see just what all He is saying right here means- If HE be lifted up from the Earth - He will draw all men to Himself -this same call goes out today - Jesus Our Lord was Lifted up HIGH on the CROSS for our sins - HE laid down HIS life for us - His mission (Which we will go into more tomorrow) Was the save the lost -to save us - if you know JESUS today - its because HE was lifted up for you and now you know this awesome truth - soon Jesus would pay the price- His riches for our depravity - He has everything and was willing to die to give us HIS grace! This series this year is called Rise and Shine - first we must remember that because JESUS rose -we will rise too -and because of this truth and the truth that JESUS now takes up residence in our hearts by faith - we will also shine for Him - During my week of God has really been speaking to me about loving others -you see you can be ministry and not really love- this is a hard saying but true - we must love first -because HE first loved us! JESUS gave HIS Life so that we could rise and shine for HIM - its not about us - its all about HIM - join me won't you in this walk toward the cross - we will see JESUS as the servant and ruling KING He is - we will see Him humble Himself many times on the way to HIS death - but this is not the end -come SUNDAY - JESUS will conquer even the grave!Lets Rise and Shine for JESUS!HE died for you -won't you live for HIM?

We rise and shine because JESUS walked the road to Calvary - with one thing in mind - saving you and me! Praise GOD!

because CHRIST died for us -we will rise & shine for HIM!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
Please pray for Mike M - he is to have open heart surgery early this morning -pray for him and his family - Lord GOD heal Mike! Thank you!

Pray also for Becki - Missy's aunt -she has surgery today as well - God bless you and thanks for your prayers!

THIS WEEK on LIVIN in the WORD
Tomorrow - The Mission of JESUS.....
Wednesday - Preperation - Washing of the Deciples feet....
Thursday (Maudy Thursday) - The Last Supper.....
GOOD FRIDAY - the CROSS with Livin in prayer
(moves to Friday just this week)
Holy Saturday - Jesus in the tomb
EASTER SONDAY! THE RISEN CHRIST!
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Monday 2 Pray for 10-year-old Bisu Khora in eastern India to recover well from knee surgery.
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Change the life of a child today - to sponcer a child visit the above web site - thank you!
LIVIN IN THE WORD - MONDAY - 4/2/07
HE DIED SO NO MAN WOULD HAVE TO DIE THE SECOND TIME!

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