JOHN 1:30-34 (2024)

JOHN 1:30-34

This is he of whom I said, “After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.” I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.’ And John testified, ‘I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, “He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.”And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.’

---- mine,

I AM the Son of the Living God, I AM the One sent down from heaven to redeem the world. I AM the one crowned with thorns and nailed to the Cross as a ransom for the sins of the world. Why do you go about with worry weighing you down? Do you not know that because I, WHO AM, is for you no one can be against you? Where is your faith? Have you forgotten that I AM your deliverer, your redeemer, your Lord, and your God? Am I not the Bridegroom of your soul? You dishonor Me when your soul is downcast, lift up your eyes ---- my own, and dwell on the goodness and mercy of God who has cared for you so tenderly all the days of your life, who has watched over you, and met all your needs, who has given you more than you deserve and continues to love you and supply all your needs Remember, and count your blessings, I have never failed you and will never fail you neither will I fail those you love. Have faith! Believe! Trust! AND DO NOT WORRY!

MARK 1:31 (2024)

MARK 1:31

Jesus came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. 

Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

---- mine,

I came not to take angels by the hand but you and every human being. When I entered Peter's house I was told that his mother-in-law was sick with a high fever. I went to her, I took her by the hand, the fever left her at once and she got up and began to serve Me and those with Me. Each time you come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and make your sins known to Me I take you by the hand and immediately you are restored to life. Go and confess your sins often do not neglect to receive this Sacrament lest the fever of sin increases and causes your body, soul, and spirit to grow weak and your will becomes lethargic through lack of grace. And once you are healed and grace is restored and you are strengthened you must begin to serve with renewed purpose and vigor. Remember that I came to serve not to be served and to give My life as a ransom for many and so must you spend your life in service for the servant is not greater than the Master.