November 25, 2023 -- Luke 24:44 -- Is it all about Jesus?

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Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”
Luke 24:44

These are Jesus’ words. He spoke them to Cleopas and his friend as they were leaving Jerusalem on the day of Jesus’ resurrection. They were discouraged because they didn’t believe Jesus had risen from the dead—though they’d heard rumors. Jesus explained to them how the entire Old Testament pointed to Him. It is all about Jesus. God’s plan of redemption is centred in Jesus.

When you look at your life—how is your life centred on Jesus? Recently I heard a man speaking from the Bible. He was enthused. He was descriptive. He used a lot of cliches. But it was not about Jesus. It is all together too easy to get caught up in all kinds of teachings and studies and miss Jesus—about Whom the entire Old Testament teaches and the whole New Testament reveals. He is the Only Way to the Father.

What fills your mind? What is consuming your free time? Is it Jesus? Paul reminded the Colossians “whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through Him” Colossians 3:17. Basically, if someone reads your life, from beginning to end, will he see the story of Jesus and His love written over every page?!

Our Father in heaven hallowed be Your Name. Thank You for the great and glorious gift of Jesus Christ. Thank You that He is written about on every page of the Bible. Spirit of the Living God, so transform our living, in every day and every part, that the redeeming love of Jesus will be written in large letters. Let it be obvious to all around us that Jesus is our reason for being. Even things like daily chores, or how we conduct ourselves in our retirement, may all parts of our life and every duty of each day, reflect the splendor of Jesus. Amen.

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