Day 7 - Jesus died to destroy death
Jesus is the alpha and omega, the one who was and who is to come. His presence is powerful and can sustain us through difficult times. Let us turn to Him during times of trial, draw near to Him and learn of His ways. He is the source of our comfort and encouragement as He will never abandon us. He has conquered death!
Day 7 - Jesus died to destroy death
“17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.”
Today on our seventh and final day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died to destroy death.
And the verse for today describes a vision that the apostle John had of Jesus Christ. In this vision, John falls at Jesus' feet as though dead, overwhelmed by his glory and majesty. However, Jesus reassures him, by saying to him not be afraid, because He is the First and the Last. And that Jesus holds the keys and authority over death and the afterlife.
You see the crucifixion of Jesus destroyed the power of death, delivering us from the fear of death. God’s amazing grace for all mankind both begins and ends with Jesus.
Pray:
Jesus, I know you have conquered Hell and death. I desire to live with you forever, I want to be where You are. I pray that You help me to achieve this and give me the grace to serve you to the end. Amen.
Day 6 - Jesus died so that we can have eternal life
Jesus' ultimate sacrifice of His life on the cross enables us to have life with Him, no matter if we are conscious of it or not. Through His love for us, we can live in eternity and bask in His grace, no matter our state of being. He died for us so that we may live with Him, now and forever.
Day 6 - Jesus died so that we can have eternal life
“10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.”
Today on our sixth day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died so that we can have eternal life.
What does it mean for us as believers, either awake or asleep, to “live together with Him”? In simplest terms, it means that Christ’s death on the cross opened heaven to us for all eternity.
Today’s verse reminds us of the hope that we have as Christians, both in this life and in the life to come, and encourages us to continue to place our faith in Jesus Christ.
You see the Bible is clear that, ultimately, there are only two options for where you go when you die: Heaven or Hell. The Bible also makes it clear that you can determine where you go when you die. The choice is yours to make. God has given you freewill. Simply trust Jesus for your salvation. Believe that what He died on the cross and paid the price for your sins, and that His resurrection guarantees your eternal life.
Pray:
Heavenly Father, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven for me. I accept the free gift of eternal life. In Jesus’ precious name I pray, Amen.
Day 5 - Jesus died so that we might be born again
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” He explains that one must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. To be born again is to be spiritually reborn.
Day 5 - Jesus died so that we might be born again
“3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.””
Today on our fifth day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died so that we might be born again.
In today’s verse Jesus tells Nicodemus, that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. How can we be born again? Jesus is referring to a spiritual reborn. This spiritual rebirth is made possible through our faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead.
When we accept Jesus as our saviour and believe in him, we are spiritually reborn and become new creations in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17, tells us, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse highlights the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ, which enables us to become new creations and experience new life in Him.
Pray:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your unconditional love. Thank You for showing us just how great Your love is by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Lord God, we thank You for the precious gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Day 4 - Jesus died so that we might be forgiven
For by grace you have been saved through faith. It is the gift of God, not of works, so that no one can boast. Through Jesus Christ, we are saved and made right with God. Only by His grace can we be saved and experience eternal life.
Day 4 - Jesus died so that we might be forgiven
“8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Today on our fourth day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died so that we might be forgiven.
According to the Bible, we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Sin is a barrier that separates humans from God and prevents us from having a relationship with Him.
However, God's love for humanity was so great that He sent His only son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. Through His sacrifice, Jesus atoned for our sins, and by believing in Him, we can be forgiven and reconciled to God. This process is called salvation.
In today’s verse we can see the importance of grace and faith. As we have just seen salvation is a gift from God that is not earned by our own works or merits but is received through faith in Jesus Christ.
This is emphasized in the phrase "not by works, so that no one can boast," which means that we cannot boast about our own efforts or achievements in obtaining salvation, because it is a gift from God.
Pray:
Heavenly Father, thank you. We give You glory and praise for the amazing grace that You have shown us through Jesus.
Day 3 - Jesus died so that He might ransom people
Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus taught us that serving others is the greatest act of love and sacrifice. He gave His life that others might have salvation. Through His example, He gave us a blueprint of how to serve and how to be a servant leader.
Day 3 - Jesus died so that He might ransom people
“45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.””
Today on our third day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died so that He might ransom people.
A ransom is a sum of money, goods, or other considerations that is demanded or paid in exchange for the release of a person, usually one who has been kidnapped or held captive.
Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity, and through His death and resurrection, He offers redemption and salvation to all who believe in Him.
Jesus' death is the payment for the sins of humanity. Sin had separated us from God. But through His death and resurrection, Jesus reconciled humanity to God, making it possible for us to be saved and have eternal life.
This is the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, We come before you today, humbled by the sacrifice of your son Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. May we be a reflection of your love to those around us, In Jesus precious name, Amen.
Day 2 - Jesus died to destroy captivity
Jesus declared that God had anointed him to bring good news to the afflicted. He said that God had sent him to proclaim freedom for captives, to give sight to the blind, and to free those oppressed by injustice. He promised that the year of the Lord’s favor had arrived.
Day 2 - Jesus died to destroy captivity
“18 ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’”
Today on our second day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died to destroy captivity.
The Bible teaches that all people are born into sin and are separated from God because of it. However, Jesus' death and resurrection provide a way for people to be set free from sin's captivity and receive eternal life.
Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven of our sins and reconciled with God. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins on the cross and defeated the power of sin and death through His resurrection.
As a result, we no longer have to be enslaved by sin, fear, or any other form of captivity. We can experience freedom and newness of life through our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Let us Pray:
Heavenly Father, We thank you for sending your son to proclaim good news to the poor, to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives, and to release the prisoners from their bondage. We ask this in the name of your son, Jesus Christ, who came to set the captives free. Amen.
Day 1 - Jesus died to become the mediator of the New Covenant
God desires all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He made it possible for us to be reconciled to God, no matter who we are. The Lord offers salvation to everyone who calls on Him. We are encouraged to intercede for all people, so that God's will is done and everyone can come to repentance.
Day 1: Jesus died to become the mediator of the New Covenant
“5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”
Today on our first day of prayer and fasting, we are looking at how Jesus died to become the mediator of the New Covenant.
In the Old Testament, the Israelites had a covenant with God, which was based on the Law of Moses. However, this covenant was limited in its ability to provide forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ came to establish a new and better covenant between God and humanity.
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made a way for people to be reconciled with God and receive forgiveness of sins. He became the mediator of this new covenant, which is based on grace, faith, and the love of God.
This new covenant is not based on human effort or works, but on the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Through faith in Him, we can have eternal life and be adopted into the family of God.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that there is only one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. We recognize that it is only through Jesus that we can approach you, and we thank you for the way he has made for us to be reconciled to you. Amen