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Today’s reading is Revelation 1:1-2:29.

“The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were a flame of fire, his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength” (Revelation 1:14-16).

There is my Savior. Not meek and mild. Not beaten, battered, bruised and bloodied. But glorified and glorious. A vision like on the Mount of Transfiguration. His snow white hair demonstrating His purity. His eyes of fire that pierce through all darkness. No matter what dark ploys Satan plots, he cannot hide me from those flaming eyes. His burnished feet, tried in the fire. The heel that was bruised by the serpent but came out of the fire to crush the serpent’s head. His powerful voice that overwhelms all other sound. The seven stars held in his hand, angels to the churches. He protects His messengers. A two-edged sword coming from His mouth. His word is sharp, dividing even the soul and the spirit asunder. His word can cut to the heart of the matter and lay everything exposed for examination and purification. Finally, His face shining as if it were the sun itself. What glory.

That is my Savior and I am glad to surrender to Him today.

Keep the faith and keep reading,

ELC

PS. What struck you in today’s reading?

Today’s reading is Acts 5:1-6:15.

“God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).

I’ve always known Jesus is my Savior. I always recognize that point. If I’m going to be forgiven of my sin, I need a Savior. I need Jesus.

However, I often lose sight of the other side of this. I don’t just need a Savior. I need a leader. Even if I’m going to repent and be forgiven, I need a leader. I need someone to guide me, direct me, lead me. I need someone in whose hands I can place my life who will tell me what to do and how to live. I need someone who will show me the path to follow.

That someone is Jesus. He is not only my Savior; He is my leader. Today, I don’t want to simply rest in His ability to save and forgive. I want to follow His lead.

Keep the faith and keep reading,

ELC

PS. What struck you in today’s reading?