Reading: John 20, 21
My Verse: "But the burial napkin which had been around Jesus' head was not lying with the other linen cloths, but was rolled up in a place by itself." (20:7)
So achingly beautiful these final chapters of John are. Lord, I can envision You rising up from Your death couch and pausing to take the time to fold the face napkin and set it down. This small - seemingly insignificant act speaks volumes to me. I need to pay attention to the small things in my life - for how I deal with them reflects my whole attitude. I am learning, Lord!
You appeared to Mary Magdalene first. Why Mary? She was not important in the world's eyes. Yet . . . Lord, again this speaks to me. I need to pause in my hurried activities and pay attention to the people You bring into my life each day. Again, Lord I am learning, but oh so slowly!
Finally, You made breakfast for the disciples. "When they got out on land, they saw a fire of coals there and fish lying on it and bread. . . . Jesus said to them. Come, have breakfast." (21:9, 12)
So beautiful this act of service and love. You, Our Risen Lord took time to prepare a meal for Your disciples because they had been working hard and were hungry.
Lord Jesus, You show me by Your every act that nothing is so small or insignificant that it should not receive my full attention. You show me how I as Your follower am to approach all things in life.
Thank You.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "But the burial napkin which had been around Jesus' head was not lying with the other linen cloths, but was rolled up in a place by itself." (20:7)
So achingly beautiful these final chapters of John are. Lord, I can envision You rising up from Your death couch and pausing to take the time to fold the face napkin and set it down. This small - seemingly insignificant act speaks volumes to me. I need to pay attention to the small things in my life - for how I deal with them reflects my whole attitude. I am learning, Lord!
You appeared to Mary Magdalene first. Why Mary? She was not important in the world's eyes. Yet . . . Lord, again this speaks to me. I need to pause in my hurried activities and pay attention to the people You bring into my life each day. Again, Lord I am learning, but oh so slowly!
Finally, You made breakfast for the disciples. "When they got out on land, they saw a fire of coals there and fish lying on it and bread. . . . Jesus said to them. Come, have breakfast." (21:9, 12)
So beautiful this act of service and love. You, Our Risen Lord took time to prepare a meal for Your disciples because they had been working hard and were hungry.
Lord Jesus, You show me by Your every act that nothing is so small or insignificant that it should not receive my full attention. You show me how I as Your follower am to approach all things in life.
Thank You.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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