DAILY SHOWER April 15, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_O God, I have come before You to learn and gain everlasting home at the end. Please help me to know You more in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Rough roads to the supreme price
Text: John 18: 1-12 (NIV Bible)
"18:1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it.
18:2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.
18:3 So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees.They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.
18:4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Who is it you want?"
18:5"Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "I am he," Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.)
18:6 When Jesus said, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground.
18:7 Again he asked them, "Who is it you want?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth."
18:8 "I told you that I am he," Jesus answered. "If you are looking for me, then let these men go."
18:9 This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: "I have not lost one of those you gave me."
18:10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.)
18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?"
18:12 Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus."
*SHOWER:*
Today is Good Friday in Christian cycle all over the world. We celebrate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. This is the death that changed the world. In today's text, we see how our Lord Jesus Christ accepted to pay the Supreme Price. That is; death unto the cross of Calvary. This is the death that saved and reunited us with God. There were many challenges that confronted Him on his way to pay the Supreme Price. This include betrayal from a best friend (Judas), mistrust that neatly prevented the people from arresting Him, among others. But he was never perturbed. At last, Jesus overcame the temptations and died as planned. You might have faced a replica temptations when you are about executing a similar project. Do not be discouraged. Remain focused.
*PRAYER/DECLARATIONS*
O God, I thank You for acceptance to die on the cross. Your death and resurrection saved my soul. I pray to tap and remain glued to the Grace and Redemption Your death brought to man through this in Jesus name, Amen!
*1. I'm committed to the race to God's Paradise. His death on the cross has changed my situation.*
*2. God has uplifted me through the death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. Therefore, I will not fall again. *
*3. I hereby decree and declare that Easter celebration will open a new chapter in my health, finances and joy in Jesus name, Amen.*