E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten
Simmons / Rodriguez Firstfruits
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-1-4245-6046-2
Verlag: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
365 Days of Blessing from the Book of Genesis
E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten
Reihe: The Passion Translation Devotionals
ISBN: 978-1-4245-6046-2
Verlag: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God's grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After his ministry overseas, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation®.
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January
JANUARY 1
His Story
When God created the heavens and the earth…
GENESIS 1:1
Genesis is God’s autobiography. It is his story. His account of turning extraordinary desire into something tangible. He created us because he longed to share his unlimited love. He formed the heavens, the earth, and all that they contain to demonstrate his extravagance, wisdom, creativity, and generosity. God wanted us to know to what lengths he went to bring all that we see and all that we are into being. From his eternal dwelling, he created everything from nothing.
The story of creation pulls us into mystery. With no answers to our curiosity, we can only worship. Man wasn’t made to analyze God. First and foremost, he was created to be a worshiper (John 4:24). We will never be able to take the mystery out of creation, for a God who is incomprehensible in his greatness accomplished it.
JANUARY 2
He Fills Empty Spaces
The earth was formless and empty,
with nothing but darkness draped over the deep.
GENESIS 1:2
Our brilliant, all-powerful God doesn’t need a starter kit. He isn’t at a loss for how to turn dark situations into something glorious. Perfect beauty and harmony fill empty spaces, void of life, when he enters the scene—just look at what his glory has done in us! Obscurity is merely a blank canvas awaiting the touch of the Master’s hand.
Let this encourage you. This magnificent One doesn’t listen to our difficult prayers or look at our desolation and stand by feeling stumped. No! He confidently steps into the darkness and wraps it around himself like a robe. With perfect wisdom and uncontainable glory, he infuses every inch with light until not even a shadow exists. Not one single atom remains the same when it comes in contact with him.
JANUARY 3
His Fluttering Spirit
God’s Spirit hovered over the face of the waters.
GENESIS 1:2
The word can also be translated “to brood, to vibrate, to flutter.” It signifies a gentle, intentional movement. Imagine a mother eagle tending to her young, wings flapping with both gentleness and power as she hovers above. On the morning of creation, God’s Spirit fluttered over the waters. Air, land, and sea were set perfectly into place.
Now the Holy Spirit has set his intention upon you—gently brooding with fierce love and approval because of what Jesus has done. He looks at your life and, with unmatched wisdom, knows exactly how to bring every area into heavenly order. You can be confident, fully trusting him, knowing he has set his attention upon you. Imagine his Spirit gently sweeping over you as you rest in his presence. Notice the way his love greets you in the morning and tucks you in at night. With loving affection, he is there—with you now and always. Gently brooding over you.
JANUARY 4
God Is Light
God announced, “Let there be light,” and light burst forth!
GENESIS 1:3
God shaped all things by his word and spoke them into being with intricate detail and skill. Light was his first expression released on the earth—bursting forth though the sun had not graced the sky! Before the natural sun existed, the light of God filled the earth with glory. The very essence of God illuminated the world.
God spoke, and an explosion of light appeared that still races through the darkness! Darkness heard his command and bowed. And that word still proceeds out of the mouth of God today. In fact, everything he speaks accomplishes his purpose. Darkness continues to submit to light. Remember that when it opposes you. Your life is bursting with creation glory, and you stand victorious! When God announces his desires, his words carry the power to make them a reality. Light always overcomes darkness.
JANUARY 5
Made Beautiful
God saw the light as pleasing and beautiful.
GENESIS 1:4
God wants us to see ourselves the way he sees us. As we position ourselves in Jesus, in the glory that comes from him, we discover our true identity. Spiritual light floods our vision so we can see a surprising reality: he has made us beautiful. Not bearable or tolerable. Not loved because God’s a good Father and to love us. But so pleasant, treasured, and desirable that we were worth the price of the cross.
When God looks at us, he sees the light of his presence within us. He loved us long before the cross ever happened. He sees us—every inch of us, every flaw and bad attitude—yet still delights in us. He who created the light and then stepped back to admire it has created . God sees with perfect vision, and nothing hides from his gaze. It’s time for you to see yourself the way he does—wholly beautiful in his sight.
JANUARY 6
Morning Always Comes
He used the light to dispel the darkness.
God called the light “Day,” and the darkness “Night.”
And so, evening gave way to morning—the first day.
GENESIS 1:4–5
The Light of the World has come onto the scene and ruined the intensity of darkness forever. Every day, when morning casts its golden glow, darkness bows. It resigns itself to the power of God’s command that there would be light. This is an astounding message of hope given at the start of every day to remind us of God’s faithfulness. Light always comes. Evening always gives way to morning.
Darkness helps us recognize the importance, beauty, and power of light. Whether on the earth and in the skies or through the trials of life, even shadows seek out the light. Shadows point to the fact that light must exist. Difficulties cause us to lift our eyes and await the dawn with hope, faith, and expectation. Even in our most difficult seasons, the Glorious One still shines. His magnificence glistens through the deepest night, turning darkness into day and chaos into order.
JANUARY 7
The Sky Above
God said, “Let there be a dome between the waters
to separate the water above from the water below.”
He made the dome and called it “Sky.”
GENESIS 1:6–8
It doesn’t matter where you live—a bustling city or a tropical island—the sky above us declares the brilliance and wisdom of God. The stars glisten as a reminder of his grace, and the sun burns with samples of his fiery love. The clouds swell with refreshing rain. The wind teaches us that we can feel invisible things. It demonstrates that we don’t need to see, bottle, or understand something to know it’s there.
The height of the heavens reminds us of God’s supremacy and the infinite span of his power. The brightness of the sky reminds us of his purity and glory. Its vastness teaches us the immensity and grandeur of his majesty. He is the God of the heavens who has stretched out this dome over us!
JANUARY 8
New Life
God said, “Let the land burst forth with growth.”
GENESIS 1:11
God’s words still carry power! His declaration that the ground would burst forth is still applicable to our lives today. Every dry, cracked, dusty area of your soul thirsts for the quenching rains of his love. He can turn a desert into a blossoming oasis.
It’s time to believe again....
