The Secret of a Blessed Life

“Blessed are those who delight in God’s promises and meditate on them day and night.” (Psalm 1: 1-2)

Live with Power

[Jesus said] “Peace be with you.  In the same way the Father sent me, I am sending you.” (John 20: 21)

Blessings Beyond Measure

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Because you see me you believe.  Those who have not seen me, yet believe, will be even more blessed.” (John 20: 29)

Spiritual Power

“Then Jesus breathed on his disciples and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.'” (John 20: 22)

Jesus Lives Forever so You Will Live Forever

That Sunday evening, the disciples were together with the doors locked out of fear of the Jewish leaders.  Jesus suddenly stood among them and said, “Peace be upon you.” (John 20: 19)

Jesus Lives So We Live

Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t hold onto me for I have not yet ascended to the Father.  But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'” (John 20: 17)

Your Forgiveness is Complete

When Jesus had received the wine, while on the cross, he said, “It is finished!”  Then he bowed his head and he gave up his spirit.” (John 19: 30)

Filled with God’s Love and His Spirit

[Jesus prayed] “Father, I have helped them know you and will continue to, so that your love will fill them and I will be in them too.” (John 17: 26)

Believing and Not Doubting

[Jesus prayed] “Father, the world doesn’t know you but I do and the ones you have given me know you sent me.” (John 17: 25)

Seeing God’s Splendor Forever

[Jesus prayed] “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me right where I am.  Then they will see the glory you have given me, having loved me since before the world was created.” (John 17: 24)