by Godloves.me | 1. December 2023
I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
Luke 1:38
Corrie ten Boom, who helped save many Jewish people in Holland during the Holocaust, once described salvation as a “first YES to Jesus.”
Mary, the mother of Jesus, had already said her first YES to God before an angel, a messenger from God, appeared turning her life upside down. This subsequent YES to God’s plan came from a heart that trusted her Lord.
This illegitimate pregnancy could have caused major issues, including the possible loss of her marriage to her fiancé, Joseph. But Mary rejoiced in what she considered the greatest honour that could ever be bestowed on a woman: to be the mother of Jesus, the Savior of the world! She trusted that God, who had chosen her, would also be with her and make a way for her. She could continue to say YES to Him without fear.
What about you? Have you already said your first YES to Jesus? Jesus – the one who knows exactly how it is to grow up on this earth – invites you to give him your trust. Is there something that is holding you back? You can tell him.
Bible text: Luke 1:26-38
by Godloves.me | 26. November 2023
Neulich hörte ich, wie eine Mutter ihrem 6-jährigen zum Geburtstag Frieden wünschte. Wir sehnen uns alle nach Frieden. Doch leider leben wir in einer Welt, in der eher Chaos statt Frieden die Norm zu sein scheint.
Wir werden ständig von Tragödien bombardiert, die sich in der Welt ereignen. Sie bedrohen dauernd unser Bedürfnis nach Frieden. Auch Herausforderungen im Alltag können uns verunsichern und uns den inneren Frieden rauben. Zum Beispiel drohende Abgabetermine, geplatzte Verträge mit wichtigen Kunden oder schlechte Nachrichten vom Arzt.
In der Bibel lesen wir, dass wahrer und tiefer Frieden nur in einem unveränderlichen und zuverlässigen Gott zu finden ist. Sie sagt: «Herr, du gibst Frieden dem, der fest an dich hält und dir allein vertraut!»
Jesaja 26,3
Dieser Frieden ist unabhängig von den Umständen. Das Chaos existiert weiter, doch wir finden Frieden in Gott, wenn wir ihm vertrauen.
Wirst du heute bei Gott Frieden suchen, inmitten von deinem Chaos?
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by Godloves.me | 26. November 2023
I had the privilege of growing up in a Christian family where I experienced the power of prayer. In my father’s business, there were about 50 employees who received a monthly salary. Due to massive competition from the Far East and increasing pressure from retailers, he suddenly found himself in a bad financial situation. My mother worked in the accounting department and she quickly realized what was about to happen. All of us children and our mom prayed every evening for God’s intervention. – Unexpectedly, my father received an offer to sell the company. It was the answer from God avoiding bankruptcy.
In the meantime, 55 years have passed and I have experienced many more miracles from God. There are times when we can talk to people about God. In many more situations it is worth talking to God about people’s problems. Often little to nothing happens immediately. But God hears our earnest prayer and acts as is best for us.
What is your experience with this?
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Matthew 19:14
Relevant Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15
by Godloves.me | 19. November 2023
«Ja, was ist das? Da kommt jemand!» Als ein Vater seinen Sohn von der Ferne sieht, rennt er ihm sofort mit offenen Armen entgegen. Noch bevor sein Sohn eine Entschuldigung vorbringen kann, umarmt und küsst er ihn: «Vater, ich habe gesündigt gegen den Himmel und vor dir. Ich bin es nicht mehr wert, dein Sohn zu sein!»
Sein Sohn bekennt ehrlich, dass er seinen Vater verlassen und verletzt hat. So sieht Umkehr aus.
Der verwahrloste, dreckige und stinkende Zustand seines Sohnes interessiert den Vater nicht. Er freut sich von ganzem Herzen über die Rückkehr seines Kindes und befiehlt seinen Knechten: «Bringt das beste Festgewand her und zieht es ihm an, und gebt ihm einen Ring an seine Hand und Schuhe an die Füsse.»
Statt mit Vorwürfen überhäuft der Vater den Sohn mit dem Ausdruck seiner Liebe.
Ich habe dich je und je geliebt.
Jeremia 31,3
Weil Gott dich so sehr liebt, empfängt er dich genauso mit offenen Armen! Egal, was war, egal, wie dreckig du bist. Er liebt dich, so wie du bist!
Bibeltext zum Thema: Lukas 15,11-32
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by Godloves.me | 19. November 2023
“Yes, what is it? Someone’s coming!” When a father sees his son approaching from a distance, he immediately runs to meet him with open arms. Even before his son can offer an apology, he embraces and kisses him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son!”
His son honestly confesses that he has abandoned and hurt his father. This is what repentance looks like.
That his son looks neglected, dirty and stinks is secondary to the father. He rejoices wholeheartedly in his child’s return and commands his servants, “Bring the best festive robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.”
Instead of holding things against him, the father showers the son with expressions of his love.
Because God loves you so much, he welcomes you just as much with open arms! No matter what happened in the past, no matter how much dirt you have accumulated. He loves you just the way you are!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Relevant Scripture: Luke 15,11-32
