Embracing Daily Communion and Humility in Christ

Devotional

Day 1: The Uniqueness of God

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and through His sacrifice, we have access to the Father. This truth should lead us to a place of gratitude and worship, acknowledging His mercy, righteousness, and deliverance in our lives. As we gather to partake in communion, we are reminded of the uniqueness and supremacy of our God. Jesus' sacrifice, His body broken for us, and His blood shed for the new covenant are central to our faith. By remembering His sacrifice, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again, surrendering ourselves in worship and standing on His promises. This acknowledgment of God's uniqueness should permeate our daily lives, leading us to live in a state of constant gratitude and worship.

In our daily walk, we should continually remind ourselves of God's unique nature and His unparalleled love for us. This reflection should not be limited to communion services but should be a daily practice. By doing so, we align our hearts with His, allowing His mercy, righteousness, and deliverance to flow through us. This daily acknowledgment helps us to live in a state of worship, continually surrendering to His will and standing on His promises. [25:40]

John 14:6 (ESV): "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"

Reflection: How can you incorporate a daily practice of gratitude and worship into your routine to acknowledge God's uniqueness and supremacy?

Day 2: Daily Communion with God

Just as we need food and water daily, we need to acknowledge, trust, and lean on God every day. Setting aside time each day to connect with God, read His Word, and let Him speak to us is crucial for our spiritual growth and well-being. Jesus paved the way for us to have access to the Father, and we should take advantage of this access in our daily lives. This daily communion with God is not just a ritual but a vital part of our spiritual nourishment. By spending time with God daily, we allow His Word to shape our thoughts, actions, and attitudes, leading to a deeper relationship with Him.

In our busy lives, it can be easy to neglect this daily communion, but it is essential for our spiritual health. Just as our bodies need physical nourishment, our spirits need spiritual nourishment. By prioritizing time with God each day, we open ourselves to His guidance, wisdom, and love. This daily practice helps us to stay grounded in our faith, strengthens our relationship with God, and equips us to face the challenges of life with His strength and perspective. [53:43]

Psalm 1:2-3 (ESV): "But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers."

Reflection: What specific time each day can you set aside to connect with God, read His Word, and listen to His voice?

Day 3: Avoiding Judgment

Jesus teaches us not to judge others without first examining ourselves. We are called to be salt and light, not fault finders. By looking inward and allowing God to remove the logs from our own eyes, we can see clearly and help others in a spirit of love and humility. It is easy to find faults in others, but true spiritual maturity involves self-examination and humility. By focusing on our own spiritual growth and allowing God to transform us, we become better equipped to support and uplift others.

Judging others can create division and hinder our ability to be effective witnesses of God's love and grace. Instead of focusing on the faults of others, we should seek to understand and support them. This approach fosters a community of love and grace, reflecting the heart of Christ. By practicing self-examination and humility, we can help others in a spirit of love and humility, building a stronger and more united community of believers. [01:00:09]

Matthew 7:3-5 (ESV): "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."

Reflection: Think of a recent situation where you judged someone. How can you practice self-examination and humility to better support and understand them?

Day 4: Understanding and Support

Our opinions and judgments should not be based on assumptions or self-righteousness. Instead, we should seek to understand and support one another. This approach fosters a community of love and grace, reflecting the heart of Christ. By seeking to understand others, we create an environment where people feel valued and supported. This understanding leads to stronger relationships and a more united community. It is important to remember that everyone is on their own spiritual journey, and our role is to support and encourage one another.

By practicing empathy and understanding, we can better support those around us. This involves listening to others, seeking to understand their perspectives, and offering support without judgment. This approach not only strengthens our relationships but also reflects the love and grace of Christ. By creating a community of understanding and support, we can be effective witnesses of God's love and grace, drawing others to Him. [01:06:02]

Romans 14:13 (ESV): "Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother."

Reflection: How can you practice empathy and understanding in your interactions with others today to create a supportive and loving community?

Day 5: Self-Examination and Humility

As we strive to be more like Christ, we must let God work in us, removing anything that doesn't please Him. This self-examination and humility will enable us to be effective witnesses and instruments of God's love and grace. By allowing God to transform us, we become more like Christ, reflecting His love and grace to those around us. This process of self-examination involves being honest with ourselves and allowing God to reveal areas in our lives that need change.

Humility is key to this process, as it allows us to acknowledge our need for God's help and guidance. By practicing self-examination and humility, we open ourselves to God's transformative work in our lives. This not only strengthens our relationship with God but also equips us to be effective witnesses of His love and grace. By allowing God to remove anything that doesn't please Him, we become more like Christ and better equipped to serve and support others. [01:12:00]

James 4:10 (ESV): "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you need to practice self-examination and humility? How can you invite God to work in this area today?

Sermon Summary

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As we gather to partake in communion, we are reminded of the uniqueness and supremacy of our God. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and through His sacrifice, we have access to the Father. This morning, we thank God for His mercy, righteousness, healing, and deliverance. We remember Jesus' sacrifice, His body broken for us, and His blood shed for the new covenant. As we partake in communion, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again, surrendering ourselves in worship and standing on His promises.

We also reflect on the importance of daily communion with God. Just as we need food and water daily, we need to acknowledge, trust, and lean on God every day. Jesus paved the way for us to have access to the Father, and we should take advantage of this access in our daily lives. We are encouraged to set aside time each day to connect with God, read His Word, and let Him speak to us.

In our walk with God, we must be cautious of judging others. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7 not to judge others without first examining ourselves. We are called to be salt and light, not fault finders. It's easy to find faults in others, but we must first look inward and allow God to remove the logs from our own eyes. By doing so, we can see clearly and help others in a spirit of love and humility.

We are reminded that our opinions and judgments should not be based on assumptions or self-righteousness. Instead, we should seek to understand and support one another. As we strive to be more like Christ, we must let God work in us, removing anything that doesn't please Him. This self-examination and humility will enable us to be effective witnesses and instruments of God's love and grace.

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Key Takeaways

1. The Uniqueness of God: There is no one like our God. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and through His sacrifice, we have access to the Father. This truth should lead us to a place of gratitude and worship, acknowledging His mercy, righteousness, and deliverance in our lives. [25:40]
2. Daily Communion with God: Just as we need food and water daily, we need to acknowledge, trust, and lean on God every day. Setting aside time each day to connect with God, read His Word, and let Him speak to us is crucial for our spiritual growth and well-being. [53:43]
3. Avoiding Judgment: Jesus teaches us not to judge others without first examining ourselves. We are called to be salt and light, not fault finders. By looking inward and allowing God to remove the logs from our own eyes, we can see clearly and help others in a spirit of love and humility. [60:09]
4. Understanding and Support: Our opinions and judgments should not be based on assumptions or self-righteousness. Instead, we should seek to understand and support one another. This approach fosters a community of love and grace, reflecting the heart of Christ. [66:02]
5. Self-Examination and Humility: As we strive to be more like Christ, we must let God work in us, removing anything that doesn't please Him. This self-examination and humility will enable us to be effective witnesses and instruments of God's love and grace. [01:12:00]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[25:40] - Remembering God's Uniqueness
[27:54] - Communion: The Body of Christ
[29:04] - Communion: The Blood of Christ
[39:39] - Standing on God's Promises
[40:27] - Praying for Family and Deliverance
[41:19] - Speaking Life and Faith
[45:45] - Soaking in God's Presence
[49:14] - God's Faithfulness and Mercy
[50:16] - Trusting God's Plan
[50:55] - Daily Acknowledgment of God
[51:44] - Encountering God Daily
[52:46] - Access to the Father
[53:43] - Starting the Day with God
[54:30] - Water Baptism Announcement
[55:52] - Blueprints: Sermon on the Mount
[56:39] - Finding Answers in God's Word
[57:37] - Judging and Fault Finding
[60:09] - Jesus' Teaching on Judgment
[66:02] - Understanding and Support
[72:00] - Self-Examination and Humility
[86:34] - Worship and Surrender
[90:39] - Invitation to Accept Christ
[92:12] - Prayer for Removing Logs

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

What does Jesus mean when He says He is "the way, the truth, and the life" in John 14:6?
According to Matthew 7:1-5, what is the consequence of judging others without examining ourselves first? [01:00:09]
How does Isaiah 53:4-5 describe the sacrifice of Jesus and its significance for us? [27:54]
In the sermon, what are some examples given of how we can acknowledge, trust, and lean on God daily? [50:55]

Interpretation Questions

How does understanding Jesus as "the way, the truth, and the life" impact our daily walk with God? [25:40]
What practical steps can we take to avoid judging others and instead focus on self-examination as taught in Matthew 7:1-5? [01:00:09]
How can the sacrifice described in Isaiah 53:4-5 inspire us to live a life of gratitude and worship? [27:54]
Why is it important to set aside time each day to connect with God, and how can this practice transform our lives? [53:43]

Application Questions

Reflect on a time when you judged someone without knowing their full story. How can you approach similar situations differently in the future? [01:00:09]
What specific actions can you take this week to acknowledge, trust, and lean on God daily? Consider setting a daily reminder or alarm to spend time with God. [50:55]
Think about an area in your life where you need healing or deliverance. How can you apply the promise of Isaiah 53:4-5 to that situation? [27:54]
Identify one "log" in your own eye that you need to address. What steps will you take to remove it and how will you seek God's help in this process? [01:12:00]
How can you cultivate a spirit of understanding and support within your community, rather than one of judgment and assumption? [01:06:02]
In what ways can you be more intentional about proclaiming the Lord's death and resurrection in your daily life, as encouraged during communion? [29:04]
How can you ensure that your opinions and judgments are not based on assumptions or self-righteousness, but on love and humility? [01:06:02]

Sermon Clips

1. "There's a whole lot of different religions out there but Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. There's a whole lot of little g gods all around the place but only one God who sent his son to pay the price that you and I would have access to him and God this morning we remember and we thank you for you are God almighty." [25:40] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Father, right now in the name of Jesus, we stand on the promise that salvation reaches our families. Right now, God, we pray for those within our family that have walked away from you. We pray for the ones that have not surrendered to you. Father, we stand on the promise that Jesus said, who the Son sets free is free indeed. And we pray right now, God, freedom and deliverance in the name of Jesus." [40:27] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "We don't go by what we see in the natural. We declare we are looking in the supernatural. And in faith, we are calling into life and existence. The things that we do not see. We speak life over our marriage. Life over our children. Life over our health. Life over our finances. We speak life. Here in your presence, heaven and Unbound, break them in Jesus' name." [41:19] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "God is so faithful and God is so merciful. And God never, ever lets go of us. He always holds us and sustains us. The Bible says that he has us carved in the palm of his hand. And so we remember who he is and what he's done. And one thing that we know for sure is he is faithful. And he's never failed. He's not going to start failing now." [49:14] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Sometimes we want to build our lives without God. And when we're doing that, it's trying to build it in a landlocked state. But Jesus died on the cross to pave a way so that we would have access to the Father. And then he can build in us. It's not us building. It's letting God build. And he's made the way." [52:46] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "We must look in the mirror. I'm not talking about the mirror in your bedroom. You check before you walk out to make sure that your tie is straight or that everything looks fine and your hair is proper. I'm talking about the mirror that is the word of God. I'm talking about when you and I read something and the Lord, through the Holy Spirit, tugs at your heart and says, yep, that's you. You got to work on that." [01:10:27] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "We need to get to a place in our walk with God that we first look inward, that we first say, God, what is it in me that doesn't please you? What is it in me that you want to work in? I want to reiterate the point. Jesus is not saying that I cannot have an opinion, that I can't walk in and be meeting with somebody, maybe with my boss or my coworker and say, hey, you know, I know we're doing it this way. You know, have you thought of this?" [01:15:02] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "We can get jaded. Sometimes the higher in leadership you go, the more jaded you can be. The more that you can allow all the things to impact you to such a way. Where then you got these big old logs and you start walking with this self-righteousness. You start walking like a Pharisee. You start walking above everybody. And God wants to remove those logs to be able to clearly see. Why? So that we can all grow." [01:19:14] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "Sometimes it's pride. It's pride. We just think we're better or no better. Sometimes it's the fact that we have very low self-esteem. Sometimes it's insecurities. When you didn't do well and you try to throw other people under the bus, it's insecurities that is speaking out. That's bringing the judgment on everyone else instead of looking in. Sometimes it's arrogance. Sometimes it's just because we just, again, pride. We just think we know better." [01:22:07] (49 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "We go up to somebody, something with like, oh, but you should read your Bible every day. And you can't even find yours. Hey, you should do this. It doesn't apply. So this is what I want us to do. This is what I just felt in my heart, is to have a time where we can let God show to us what are some of these logs that need to be removed. And simply in worship, surrender them to Him. God, will you remove this log?" [01:24:27] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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