COVENANT: You partake in God's new covenant through the blood of Christ - Mark 14:24

In the course of their meal, having taken and blessed the bread, He broke it and gave it to them. Then He said, take, this is My body. Taking the cup, He gave it to them, thanking God, and they all drank from it. He said, This is My blood, God’s New Covenant, poured out for many people. “I’ll not be drinking wine again until the new day when I drink it in the kingdom of God.” Mark 14:22-25

Eternal Truth:

• "Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant." Hebrews 9:15
• "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." Ephesians 1:7
• "Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now He offers you the true bread from heaven. The true bread of God is the One who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.” Jesus replied, “I AM the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty." John 6:32-35
• "So Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you cannot have eternal life within you." John 6:53

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Praise & Prayer
I believe, Lord Jesus, that You are the bread of heaven given by God, who gives me eternal life. I believe that only through Your precious blood can I be forgiven for all my sins and be privileged to participate in God's new covenant. Thank You for sacrificing Your life on the cross and pouring out Your blood to make salvation possible for the many who trust in You. I receive Your great mercy and accept Your amazing grace that empowers me to live a life that honors You. Abba Father, I bow in worship and thank You for my Mediator and Savior, Jesus Christ.

OBEY: Obey Jesus for everything He tells you comes true - Mark 14:16

Killing the Passover lamb was customary on the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The disciples asked Jesus, "Where do You want us to prepare the Passover meal for You?" He sent two of His disciples and told them, "Go into the city. You will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him. When he goes into a house, tell the owner that the Teacher asks, 'Where is My room where I can eat the Passover meal with My disciples?' He will take you upstairs and show you a large room. The room will be completely furnished. Get everything ready for us there." The disciples left. They went into the city and found everything as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover. Mark 14:12-16

Life Changing Truth

• "Jesus said to His disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command." John 14:15
• "Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise person who built their house on the rock." Matthew 7:24

"So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11

Prayer & Praise
Life with Jesus is an incredible journey filled with miraculous works. Lord Jesus, just as You sent Your disciples into the city to prepare for the Passover and told them how everything would happen, I also know that everything You tell me will come to pass. I go forth today with unwavering faith, trusting in Your word that is life-giving and rock solid, especially when my world is shaken. I want to be a doer of Your word, not just a hearer, by having a heart of complete obedience that shows my love for You. Please let me hear Your voice this day, leading me in the path that You want me to go. I joyfully submit my life to You, my Teacher and Master. Amen.

SIGNIFICANCE: Everything you do for Jesus has significance - Mark 14:6

Jesus was at Bethany, a guest of Simon the Leper. While he was eating dinner, a woman came up carrying a bottle of very expensive perfume. Opening the bottle, she poured it on His head. Some of the guests became furious among themselves. “That’s criminal! A sheer waste! This perfume could have been sold for well over a year’s wages and handed out to the poor.” They swelled up in anger, nearly bursting with indignation over her. But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why are you giving her a hard time? She has just done something wonderfully significant for Me. You will have the poor with you every day for the rest of your lives. Whenever you feel like it, you can do something for them. Not so with Me. She did what she could when she could—she pre-anointed My body for burial. And you can be sure that wherever in the whole world the Message is preached, what she just did is going to be talked about admiringly.” Mark 14:3-9

Living Truth
Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered your home, you didn’t offer Me water to wash the dust from My feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You didn’t greet Me with a kiss, but from the time I first came in, she has not stopped kissing My feet. You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint My head, but she has anointed My feet with expensive perfume. “I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown Me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.” Luke 7:44-48

Prayer & Praise
Nothing I do for Jesus is a waste. As I read this scripture, I remembered, Lord Jesus, the voices of the past who said to me, "Hector, you are wasting your life being a follower of Jesus." I bow with thanksgiving and praise You for proving them wrong. I come before Your presence like this woman with my box of expensive perfume filled with worship to express my indebtedness. As my relationship with You grows stronger, I continue to experience mercy, undeserved favor, purpose, joy, and hope that are impossible to find without You. Holy Spirit, please guide someone across my path today who is searching for meaning and believes that expensive assets, money, power, or fame can fill the great void in their heart. Grant me the opportunity to share the great things Jesus does for those who love Him and follow Him. Abba Father, stir their heart to give it all to Jesus and call on His mighty name to save them. 

WATCH: Be watchful and ready! Mark 13:36

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” Mark 13:32-36

Living Truth

• He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” He went on a little farther and bowed with His face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from Me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?" Matthew 26:38-40
• "But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent." 2 Peter 3:8-9

Prayer & Praise
Whether you come today, this week, this month, in 2025, or in a thousand years, Lord Jesus, I want to be watchful and prepared for Your return. Please teach me, Holy Spirit, to watch and pray over my home, family, and life so I remain faithful in doing God's will and not become negligent. Please guide someone across my path today who is spiritually asleep, perishing in sin, and unprepared for Christ's return. Use my care to open their ears to hear and their heart to believe the good news about the coming of Christ for those who love Him. Heavenly Father, I pray for their awakening and salvation in Jesus' mighty name

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WORD: Trust in the Words of Jesus, which never pass away - Mark 13:31

“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Mark 13:28-31

Eternal Truth

• "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14 
• "And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many crowns; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God." Revelation 19:11-13 
• "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8
• "God is not a man, that He should lie, or human, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19

Praise & Prayer

No matter how difficult life becomes, I can always trust in Jesus, whose Words are life and never fade away because He is full of Grace and is the Truth. I marvel at Your greatness, Lord Jesus, and praise You for being the Word of God who became flesh. Thank You for speaking Words of hope, truth, and the promise of eternal life to everyone who believes in You. Holy Spirit, please teach me to watch, pray, and cling to the everlasting Words of Jesus so that I remain strong in the faith until my time on earth ends. Abba Father, I pray in the mighty name of Your One and only Son, Jesus Christ.

MY WORD WILL NEVER PASS AWAY

ELECT: Jesus will send His angels to gather His elect - Mark 13:27

Be on your guard! I have told you everything before it happens. "Now, after the misery of those days, the sun will turn dark, the moon will not give light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the universe will be shaken. "Then people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. Mark 13:23-27

Inspiring Truth

• "God purposely elected what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise, and He elected what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. He elected what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing, in order to destroy what the world thinks is important. This means that no one can boast in God's presence." 1 Corinthians 1:27-29
• "And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed." Titus 2:12-13
• "I AM coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown." Revelation 3:11

Praise & Prayer
I'm on my guard, Lord Jesus, and eagerly await the day when You return and send Your angels to gather Your elect—those who obey Your word and remain faithful unto the end. Thank You for telling us everything we need to know before it happens. Holy Spirit, please fill me with wisdom from above so I can be alert, remain perceptive, and not be troubled by what I see happening in our world. Help me stay devoted to Christ and commit to glorifying God by doing what is right in His eyes with steadfast faith and undaunted courage. I pray in Your mighty name.

CHOSEN: You have been chosen by Jesus - Mark 13:20

In fact, unless the Lord shortens that time of calamity, not a single person will survive. But for the sake of His chosen ones He has shortened those days. Mark 13:20

Infallible Truth
- "You did not chose Me, but I CHOSE YOU and appointed you, that you should go and you should bear fruit, and your fruit should remain, so that whatever you might ask the Father in My name, He may give you." John 15:16 

- "But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because GOD CHOSE YOU from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth; to which He called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Prayer & Praise

I will not fear times of calamity because the Good Shepherd, Christ Jesus, watches over me. I trust in Your unfailing promises, Abba Father, that never fail and always come to fruition just as You have proclaimed throughout history. I praise You, Lord Jesus, for choosing me and appointing me to bear fruit that enriches and strengthens people's faith in God in times of trouble. Holy Spirit, help me stay steadfast in the truth and faithful to Jesus Christ during times of trouble, as the world has experienced with COVID. Fill my heart with assurance of hope that God is Sovereign over all and He has the power to shorten the days of suffering for those Christ has chosen. Use me today to help comfort someone who is dealing with a personal calamity and feels forgotten. Let this living truth, "You have been chosen and are loved by Jesus," set them free from their pain. I pray for their healing and salvation in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.