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Worth It, or Worthy? Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles – John :30–57 Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain. Revelation 5: Today's Scripture & Insight: Revelation 5:6– Helen Roseveare, an English missionary physician in the African Congo, was taken prisoner by rebels during the Simba Rebellion in 1964. Beaten and abused by her captors, she suffered terribly. In the days that followed, she found herself asking, “Is it worth it?” As she began to ponder the cost of following Jesus, she sensed God speaking to her about it. Years later she explained to an interviewer, “When the awful moments came during the rebellion and the price seemed too high to , the Lord seemed say , ‘Change the question. It’s not, ‘Is it worth it?’ It’s ‘Am I worthy?’ ” She concluded that in spite of the pain she had endured, “Always the answer is ‘Yes, He is worthy.’ ” Through God’s grace at work within her during her harrowing ordeal, Helen Roseveare decided that the Savior who had suffered even death for her was worthy be followed no matter what she faced. Her words “He is worthy” echo the cries of those surrounding Jesus’ throne in the book of Revelation: “In a loud voice they were saying: ‘Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!’ ” (5. Our Savior suffered and bled and died for us, giving Himself entirely, so that we may freely receive eternal life and hope. His deserves our . He is worthy! Reflect & Pray How does Jesus’ death and resurrection prove He’s greater than any circumstance you face? In what ways will you tell Him He’s worthy today? You are always worthy to be worshiped, Jesus! Please help live today in Your presence with a grateful heart. 
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As I read this, another question came to mind.... YES, He is worthy, He is God.... but was I worth it? He must have thought so. Something to ponder when I am feeling that I am of no value to anyone. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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5/30/2021 12:34 pm |
MARBELLA. I AM NOT WORTHY OF HIS LOVE. I DON'T DESERVE HIS LOVE. HOWEVER, HE SEES SOMETHING IN ME THAT HE DEEMS WORTHY. HE HAS BLESSED ME IN WAYS I CAN NEEVR THANK HIM FOR BLUE LIVES MATTER
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