Matthew 1:20-21
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
What Of Today’s Verse…
Jesus first had to become the sins of the people before he could save them (us) from those sins (2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 4:10). His own people rejected him before his forgiveness could be received. Jesus’ gift of salvation was incredibly costly to him. It is a reminder of two great truths: God loves us incredibly and salvation is a precious gift.
Let Us Pray:
Almighty God and Savior, thank you for bearing the cost of my sin in Jesus. Thank you precious Lord, for taking on human flesh, bearing its difficulties, facing rejection so I could be saved. My salvation makes all other names pale in comparison to Jesus, through whom I offer all thanks and praise. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
FORGIVE…
I am ready to experience a fresh, new day!
My thoughts are the initiators of my actions. So where will my thoughts take me in the ongoing story of my life? With a faith-based commitment, I do not move backward by rehashing details of how I was wronged. I let my positive, forward thinking move me on.
God is my source of love, a love that soothes and strengthens me. Because God loves me and Divine Love is expressed by me, I am forgiving. I forgive others and myself for anything said or left unsaid, done or left undone, that could possibly keep me from living in the fullness of life today.
I am ready to experience a fresh, new day. If any negative thoughts do rise to the surface of my mind, I imagine myself deleting them. I am creating a beautiful and fulfilling story of life that continually unfolds.
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”—Luke 6:37
