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The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, Part Two

DAY 8 OF 29

Daily Reflection: After a life of ministry that served to herald the coming of the King and his Kingdom, John’s death, brought about by the whims of people driven by greed, selfishness, and pride, serves as a foreshadowing for the impending death of Jesus. If we look closely, we can see aspects of ourselves in each character of this story. The insecurity of Herod who doesn’t want to look foolish in front of his guests, the anger and offense of which Herodias could not let go, or even the innocence of John, who demonstrated loyalty to God’s family and yet still endured persecution.

Daily Demonstration: As you go about your day today, take a moment to reflect on your own life. How can you demonstrate loyalty to God’s family? Whether it’s letting go of the offense, embracing your identity as a child of the King, or remembering that suffering is a part of every believer’s life. Take comfort in knowing that “our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (see 2 Corinthians 4:17).

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The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, Part Two

The word “family” can mean many different things to different people. Often, when people speak of family, they mean their blood relatives, specifically those with whom they live. When Christians speak of family, we also refer to God’s family, his ekklesia, or “church.” When we enter God’s kingdom, we become family with one another, forging a bond that transcends blood everything. We are all brought together into God’s family.

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