Today, as Easter approaches, we look at events leading up to the most important moment in history. While in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed and was then betrayed. He knew what was coming and allowed Himself to be arrested, undergo a series of illegal trials and endure tremendous suffering. What love Jesus has for you! For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
For the last few days, we’ve been hanging out with Jesus and listening in as He gives His final words to His disciples. In John 17, Jesus prays to His Father, giving thanks for the disciples and those who would come after them. On the night He was arrested, Jesus prayed for you! He prayed for us to be unified so we could be a beacon of hope to the world, pointing to Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Sometimes, our lives can change course with just a few words. To illustrate this, Jesus explained to His disciples that He was the true vine. For them to live the full life He wanted for them, they needed to remain in Him. The job of the branch is just to stay connected and bear fruit, but it cannot do that apart from the vine. Imagine how God could work in and through you when you remain in Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Join us this week as we look at some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples. In John 14, He told them, “Trust in God, and also trust in me.” He knew that what was coming would be hard for His disciples, and He wanted them to trust in the reliability of God. Jesus calls us to trust Him with every trouble we face in life, knowing that He will always be with us. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Have you ever failed so badly that recovery seemed impossible? The apostle Peter experienced that, too. Instead of hiding in shame, Peter ran to Jesus. Jesus still bore the marks of suffering and death, but His resurrection brought grace and forgiveness to Peter. No matter what you have done, there is hope. Jesus is waiting for you to run to Him. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Just as Jesus prophesied, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times when less than 24 hours prior, he promised to be faithful. Matthew’s account of this story tells us that Peter was grieved and owned his failure. He stayed with the group instead of letting failure isolate him. Are you letting failure or embarrassment keep you from others? Who is one person you can reach out to today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
The disciples were distraught when Jesus revealed He was going where they could not follow. Peter pridefully promised that he would remain by Jesus' side no matter what. Jesus knew the weakness in Peter’s heart and prophesied Peter’s denial. Yet nothing would take Jesus’ love away from Peter, and nothing can take it away from you. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
At the Last Supper, Jesus left His disciples with a few final words as He prepared to go to the cross. He called them to love each other as He had loved them. Following His resurrection, they lived out this command, loving others in such a way that love became the defining feature of the early church. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Join us today as we start the week in John 13. During the Last Supper, Jesus forewarned His disciples of an impending betrayal against Him. As He sat with the disciples, Jesus knew that it was Judas who would betray Him. Despite Judas' efforts to retreat into the darkness to hide, he was still seen by God. No sin, no matter how secretive, can be hidden from the One who sees all. Do not linger in hiding. Embrace the light, for in it, you will find God’s love waiting for you. For more information,...
We close out the week by looking at John 13, where Jesus demonstrated His deep love for the disciples, including Judas, who succumbed to temptation and betrayed Him. Jesus knew what was coming yet still took on the role of a servant by washing all the disciples’ feet. May we follow the example of our humble servant King and serve those we are around this week. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Despite all the amazing things Jesus said and did, many people still did not believe He was their promised Messiah. Their doubt was prophesized back in Isaiah. It is our choice to stay in the dark or walk toward the light Jesus offers. Jesus loves you and desires you to come to Him no matter where you are or what you’ve done. Will you take Him up on that offer today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jump in with us today as we continue to look at the way John describes Passover Week in his Gospel. After the Triumphal Entry, we see the Pharisees seeking to preserve their own lives while Jesus was seeking to lay His down for the sake of the world. He had a love for the Father and the whole world in mind as He humbly walked toward His death. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
While the people surrounding Jesus sang praises to Him with the anticipation of political salvation, Jesus wept. Too often, we can get swept up in the crowd and forget what is truly important. Are you seeking the applause of heaven or the applause of the crowd today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
The applause and praise from others drive too many of us daily. However, that was not true with Jesus. Although He was tempted in every way we are, He did not give in to sin. The people praising Him as He entered the city on the first Palm Sunday could not grasp what He had come to do. They praised him like a conquering king, but His victory could only come through His humble sacrifice and death. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
As people headed to Jerusalem for the Passover, many would stop to see Jesus and Lazarus in Bethany. They had heard of the amazing miracle and wanted to see it themselves. Because of this, the Pharisees were plotting to murder both men, all in the name of God. Their actions would set in motion the epic events of Passion Week. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
In John 12, we see Jesus back in Bethany at the house of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. During dinner, Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume as an act of worship and gratitude. In contrast, Judas had a heart hardened by greed, and he criticized her actions. Will you approach Jesus with a heart of greed or gratitude today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
When we are so self-focused, we miss out on the good things in life. Some of the people who had seen Lazarus' resurrection reported it to the Pharisees. The Pharisees were trying to preserve their selfish interests and missed seeing Jesus for who He is and what He was there to do. Are you missing out on Jesus and the life He has for you? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Even in the face of death, Martha and Mary believed that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Seeing the grief, sadness and pain experienced by His dear friends in this world caused both anger and tears to well up in Jesus. He approached the tomb, had the stone rolled away from the entrance and proved He is who He says He is by raising Lazarus back to life! For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
John 11 tells us an amazing story about Jesus and His dear friends Lazarus, Martha and Mary. Although He loved them, Jesus stayed where He was when He heard the news that Lazarus was sick until the time was right. When He finally arrived, Martha came to Him in grief because Lazarus had died. With compassion, Jesus reminded her that He is the resurrection and the life and asked her, “Do you believe this?” We need to ask ourselves the same question today. For more information, visit lakepointe.chu...
As we read through the Gospel of John, we can see that Jesus made it very clear who He was and that He came from the Father. However, the Pharisees did not believe Him. Despite everything He said and did, they continued to stand against Him and even tried to stone Him. But His time had not yet come. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is so committed to caring for us, His sheep, that He was willing to lay down His life for us. Have you ever stopped to consider that as He told this story to the Pharisees, He knew that the suffering He would endure on the cross was coming? Not only that, but He also knew the resurrection was coming and that redemption would then be available to all. That is some really good news from the Good Shepherd. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...
In John 10, God was standing right in front of the Pharisees, but they did not recognize Him or His voice. Jesus told them a parable about how a good shepherd will care for his sheep, and the sheep will listen to and obey their shepherd’s voice. Jesus has come to give us life to the fullest if we will listen to His voice, the voice of our Good Shepherd. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
As the Pharisees continued interrogating the man Jesus had healed from blindness, his faith in what Jesus had done for him grew deeper. Eventually, the Pharisees, the ones who were supposed to bring the people to God, threw the man out of the synagogue. They were blind to the truth of who Jesus is. Take time to pray that God will open your heart to who He is today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
This Monday, we jump back into John 9 to see Jesus heal a man who had been born blind. It was an amazing miracle, but not everyone was excited. The Pharisees were upset and questioned the healed man. Despite their intimidation, the man told the truth of what happened and pointed to Jesus. What healing has Jesus done in your life that you can tell others about this week? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Join us today as we wrap up our week in Joshua 5. God led the Israelites into the Promised Land, but it would not be easy. They faced the massive wall of Jericho and had to remember the promises of God. What promises of God can you focus on when you face walls in your life? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
For 40 years, God miraculously provided manna for the Israelites. After they celebrated Passover, the manna ceased because God began doing a new thing. Sometimes, God wants to do new things in our lives too. Tune in today to learn how we can correctly respond when we get too comfortable and God makes a change in your life. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
After their season of healing, the Israelites celebrated the first Passover in the Promised Land. The Passover points to Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb who paid the price for our sins. Every day, we are reminded that everything is about Jesus and this world needs Him. Ask God to help you know how you can live more for Jesus today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
As we continue looking at Joshua 5, we see that the people of Israel needed a time for healing. It was part of God’s purpose for Israel. We too often need seasons of healing from hurts or sins in our lives. The degree to which we are willing to embrace the pain of recovery is the degree to which we will truly recover. Where do you need healing and wholeness today? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
In Joshua 5, we see the people of Israel finally make it to the Promised Land after 40 days of wandering in the wilderness. The old generation who had been circumcised died, so before they could go any further, God commanded Joshua to circumcise the new generation. In a different way, God may be asking you to cut away something in your life so that you can move into what He has next for you. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
As we close out this week, we will look at John 9. The apostle John tells us that Jesus saw a blind man and chose to show the power of God through this man by healing him, but it was not immediate. Sometimes, God asks us to cooperate with the miracle He wants to do in our lives. How is God asking you to cooperate with Him this week? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
