Sæktu forritiðOur Daily Bread: A New Life Easter EditionSýnishorn
Who Are You
From time to time, we read of people who are offended at not being treated with what they consider due respect and deference. “Do you know who I am?” they shout indignantly. And we are reminded of the statement, “If you have to tell people who you are, you probably really aren’t who you think you are.”
The polar opposite of this arrogance and self-importance is seen in Jesus, even as His life on earth was nearing its end. Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise from the people (Matthew 21:7–9). When others throughout the city asked, “Who is this?” the crowds answered, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee” (vv. 10–11). He didn’t come claiming special privileges, but in humility He came to give His life in obedience to His Father’s will.
The words Jesus said and the things He did commanded respect. Unlike insecure rulers, He never demanded that others respect Him. His greatest hours of suffering appeared to be His lowest point of weakness and failure. Yet, the strength of His identity and mission carried Jesus through the darkest hours as He died for our sins so that we might live in His love. He is worthy of our lives and our devotion today. Do we recognize who He is? —David McCasland
When once you have seen Jesus, you can never be the same. —Oswald Chambers
From time to time, we read of people who are offended at not being treated with what they consider due respect and deference. “Do you know who I am?” they shout indignantly. And we are reminded of the statement, “If you have to tell people who you are, you probably really aren’t who you think you are.”
The polar opposite of this arrogance and self-importance is seen in Jesus, even as His life on earth was nearing its end. Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise from the people (Matthew 21:7–9). When others throughout the city asked, “Who is this?” the crowds answered, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee” (vv. 10–11). He didn’t come claiming special privileges, but in humility He came to give His life in obedience to His Father’s will.
The words Jesus said and the things He did commanded respect. Unlike insecure rulers, He never demanded that others respect Him. His greatest hours of suffering appeared to be His lowest point of weakness and failure. Yet, the strength of His identity and mission carried Jesus through the darkest hours as He died for our sins so that we might live in His love. He is worthy of our lives and our devotion today. Do we recognize who He is? —David McCasland
When once you have seen Jesus, you can never be the same. —Oswald Chambers
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The following devotionals are designed to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these readings you will find encouragement, comfort, and true peace this Easter season.
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