ODJ: cleansing
They must wash with water whenever they go into the Tabernacle to appear before the Lord and when they approach the altar to burn up their special gifts to the Lord—or they will die! (v.20). READ: Exodus 30:17-21 Every 12 years, millions of Hindus flock to Allahabad, India, to take a dip in the Ganges [...]
Why Lord?
By Benedict, 19, Singapore “Hear my prayer, O Lord, And give ear to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am a stranger with You; A sojourner, as all my fathers were. Remove Your gaze from me, that I may Regain strength, Before I go away and am no more.” —Psalms [...]
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July 21, 2010
READ: John 1:10-18
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. —John 1:14
When my kids were young, I thought they would be impressed with what few accomplishments I may have had—that they would read my books and be impressed by my speaking engagements. But then I discovered that they hadn’t read any of my books and had no idea where I had been on a speaking gig. When my oldest son finally read one of my books, he told me that the only reason he read it was so that I would stop telling people that my children have never read my books!
Let’s face it—for the most part, kids are not impressed with our accomplishments. So the only way to bridge the gap is to meet them where they are, to get into their world—like getting into a game of Chutes and Ladders or playing catch in the backyard.
Jesus did this with us. John said of Jesus, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory” (John 1:14). In other words, He stooped down to our level when He came to this earth, which led to His greatest accomplishment of all: bridging the gap between His world and ours once and for all. Only then could we begin to understand how worthy He is of our utmost adoration and praise! —Joe Stowell
Jesus bridged the gap between the infinite God and finite man.
Source: Our Daily Bread
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