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Acts 1: 1-26
The Promise of the Holy Spirit & the Ascension of Jesus
Christ appeared to many people for 40 days after his crucifixion.  He repeated this: John baptized you with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit (5).
Judas had to betray Jesus in order for the prophesy to come true.  With the money he recieved for his treachery, he purchased a field and died there.  This field was named the Field of Blood. Mattias was chosen to become the apostle to replace Judas.

The Field of Blood, I'd actually like to visit this place one day...

Hebrews 5:7-14
A Call to Spiritual Growth
This passage tells us that as young Christians we are like babies who feed only on milk and not on solid food.  We are not getting the full value of being a Christian until was can "eat solid food".

Personal Reflection

I skipped 2 days of devotion... mostly because I ran out of time or was just too tired.  This is no excuse, so Father I ask your hand in discipline as I am obviously short on it right now.  I ask for strength and energy.

I attended a wedding yesterday.  I haven't attended one in a few years.  The bride was someone I worked with many years ago.  She is the same as my sister and when she graduated from university, she ended up working with my husband.  Her wedding reminded me of mine and my vows to my husband.  I look at him and I know that he was sent to me by you, Father.  Even though we've been married for over 8 years, it doesn't feel like it at all!

There were 2 new things I learned from their Church service. The first was the symbolism behind the Unity Candle.  It not only symbolizes our 2 lives as one, but also Christ's light in us.  We should take time to light this candle every so often to remember our vows.  He asked us to light it whenever we pray together or suffer because of an arguement.  This is such a great idea!  The other thing I learned was the symbolism behind feeding each other cake.  The cake symbolizes "food".  We would ensure that neither of us would go hungry and we would feed each other first before feeding ourselves... we can think of this food as the Christ is the bread of our life.  The cake is a great metaphor.

I am the Bread of Life. No one who comes to me will be hungry again...

John 6:22-46
Jesus, the Bread of Life
'But you shouldn't be so concerned aobut perishable things like food.  Spend your energy seeking hte eternal life that I, the Son of Man, can give you.  For God the Father has sent me for that very purpose.' (27)
'This is what God wants you to do: Believe in the one he has sent.' They replied, 'You must show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you.  What will you do for us?' (29, 30)
'I am the Bread of Life.  No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. Those who believe in me will never thirst...those the Father has given to me, will come to me and I will never reject them. For I have come down from Heaven to do the will of God, not to do what I want. (35-39)

This is a powerful passage for me as it tells me that even Jesus must follow God's will. This lifetime is not about "fairness, equality and personal gain in material things".  I know Jesus is the bread of life.  I pray that he will continue to fill me up so that I am not hungry, but rather stuffed full with the Spirit.

1 Timothy 4:12- 5:2
This passage of scripture reminds me that age does not signify wisdom. My life is to be my living testimony.  I am to live out what I teach and preach.  I am to show God's kingdom via my love, faith and purity.  I reminded to read Scripture and use my spiritual gifts.  God will save me and those who hear me. I am to treat all like family...

I thank God for these words as I know how to better approach people who have 'rubbed me the wrong way'.  I pray for your continued strength.  Thank you for loving me!