God is By Your Side

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Lately I have been thinking about how the side of Jesus was pierced. Isaiah 53 says he was pierced for our transgressions, which is another way of saying our rebellion. The piercing of the side of Jesus was a big deal to the disciples, in fact Thomas wouldn't believe the resurrection happened unless he put his hand into the side of Jesus. 

While thinking about this the story of Adam and Eve came to mind. God said that it wasn't good for man to be alone so he caused Adam to fall into a great sleep and took one of the ribs and formed Eve. This word "rib," in the Hebrew is translated every other time in the Old Testament as "side." Adam and Eve were now 2 people but they were meant to function side by side in life as one. 

It is not good for us to be alone in life, but the side of Jesus was pierced so we could have God by our side. He has promised to never leave or forsake us. 1 Corinthians 6:17 says that he who joins himself to the Lord has become one in spirit with him. 

As we take communion today let it be a reminder that the side of Jesus was pierced so that we could have God by our side again. In the New Testament the Holy Spirit is called the comforter, which is the word paraclete in Greek. Paraclete means to come alongside. 

How can you walk out your day today more aware that God is by your side and with his help come alongside the people in your life. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

Here is how we do the Daily Communions...

1) Start with the 30 Day Prayer Challenge Prayer

2) Take a few minutes to examine yourself, plan your day, and listen. Here are some good questions. 

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1.  What were your wins over the last 24 hours?
2. Did you have overflowing levels of peace, joy, and confidence in God over the last 24 hours? It is either yes or no. 
3. What do you know to do over the next 24 hours? List little things + things you feel God is prompting.
4. What is the most important thing you feel God is teaching you over the last 24 hour?

3) Meditate on the daily communion teaching for a few minutes.

4) Take communion. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand. 

5) Execute your plan with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you. 

6) The daily videos and audios guide you through this process.