Daily Devotional
Eternity is a Reality for Everyone
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
2 Corinthians 5:16
May 9, 2021
Ponder This
Think about the privilege to introduce a soul to Jesus Christ. Now Paul said, “Henceforth know we no man after the flesh…” What does he mean by that? He said, “I don’t look at them according to their stature, whether they’re big or small. I don’t look at them according to their intellect, whether they’re educated or uneducated. I don’t look at their status, whether they’re rich or poor, famous or unknown.” He says, “All of that is of the flesh. From here on out, we know no man after the flesh …”
Every soul that you will meet today and for the rest of your life is precious in the sight of the Lord. Do you believe that? Call no man common for whom Jesus died. Sometimes we think a person has a great victory if he wins a football star to Christ or wins a movie star to Christ or wins a business magnate to Christ. Well, they certainly need Jesus, but God’s not impressed with all of that. “Henceforth know we no man after the flesh.”
Practice This
Pray and ask the Father to make the reality of eternity for every person real in your life so that you might better grasp the weight of every interaction you have.
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FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
