Meditation of the day
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«When we fall ill»
Jesus went to the lake with his disciples, and a large crowd followed him. People came from all the nearby and distant provinces. The sick pushed forward to be able to touch him. News of his miracles spread everywhere. There was a lot of poverty, and when people got sick, they had no access to…
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«Cost and benefit»
Have you ever been told about the cost of following Jesus, or did they only tell you that you would receive blessings? As they were walking along, someone said to the Lord, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of…
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«Condemn or save»
Some people have a natural aversion to Jesus. They imagine him pursuing them with an inquisitive look, to find out what they are doing and disapprove of their actions. The truth is that Jesus was never on the side of those who judged others. Instead, he traveled through villages and cities, extending his hand of…
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«Love your enemies»
Jesus said to his disciples: “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer them the other cheek also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.” What strange recommendations Jesus…
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«Who is my neighbor?»
On one occasion, a legal expert asked Jesus: “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road,…
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«What do you want me to do for you?»
There was a blind man sitting by the road, begging for alms. And Jesus was passing by with a whole crowd following him. The blind man realized that the Nazarene was passing by and he began to shout and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” Then Jesus called him and asked, “What…
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«Stay away from me»
When Jesus announced that he would die on the cross, his disciple Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him for saying such things. Jesus turned around and rebuked Peter: “Get behind me, Satan. You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” This incident has been highly controversial.…
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«Back home»
Have you ever drifted away from God and thought you weren’t important to Him anymore? Jesus told the following story: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost?…
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«Salt without flavor»
What is the extent of your influence in this world? Are you aware that your presence as a follower of Jesus can tip the scales for good in any situation? Jesus affirmed: “Salt is good for seasoning, but if it loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? Salt without flavor is useless…
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«Disbelief»
A family father pleaded with Jesus: “Teacher, I brought my son to be healed by you. Have mercy on us and help us if you can.” “What do you mean, “if I can”?” Jesus asked. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father cried out, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”…
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