“WHEN JESUS CHRIST JOINED THE RANKS of humanity, born into the humblest conditions, CHRIST’S Glory was hidden from all but a few people. Occasionally, streaks of Glory shone out of CHRIST, especially when HE began to do miracles. Toward the end of CHRIST The LORD’S life, HE was taunted and tempted to display more of HIS awesome Power than HIS Father’s plan permitted. JESUS CHRIST could have called down legions of angels to rescue HIM at any point. Imagine the self-control required of a martyr who could free Himself at will! All of this was necessary to provide the relationship with The LORD that you now enjoy. Let your life become a praise song to CHRIST The LORD by proclaiming The LORD’S glorious Presence in the world.”
This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him. JOHN 2 : 11
The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar. . . . LUKE 23 : 35 – 36
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. How great are your works, O LORD, how profound your thoughts! PSALM 92 : 1 – 5
Prayer: Lord thank you for loving us so much you gave us Jesus. Fill me with all joy and peace so my life is a praise song to you, proclaiming your goodness and mercy and nearness that follow us all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
