Author Archives: L. Lyden

No good pride? The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating Him. Luke 22:63 Have you ever heard anyone talking about how proud they were?  Maybe it was proud of a certain accomplishment or proud of their children or loved one?  What about taking pride in your work and a job well done? Continue reading “February 3, 2023”

Own it But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. Luke 22:60 We all mess up sometimes and we all let others down.  Oh, I know it is usually not intentional, but since we live in this imperfect world, it is inevitable. Continue reading “February 2, 2023”

Forgive           But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Luke 22:48 Jesus died on the cross to forgive the sin of the world.  He bled and suffered to pay the price of sin . . . all sin for all time.  You and I are forgiven todayContinue reading “February 1, 2023”

Be Refreshed Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.  Luke 22:43 Have you ever come to a portion of scripture in your daily reading or study time that you have read many times before?  When that happens, you can be tempted to quickly go through it or even think: I know thisContinue reading “January 31, 2023”

He is Praying for you “But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” Luke22:32 It is fitting that this verse came up today because just last week I was in a worship service where there was some time set aside inContinue reading “January 30, 2023”

He came to serve For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves. Luke 22:27 It is pretty amazing that Jesus, the King of kings, didn’t come to the world toContinue reading “January 27, 2023”

Blood of the New Covenant Likewise, He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke 22:20 This was a radical statement for Jesus to make.  Every one of the disciples and every Hebrew person for that matter, knew what a bloodContinue reading “January 25, 2023”

Exactly how He said it would be So they went and found it just as He had said to them, and they prepared the Passover. Luke 22:13 I know it is not always easy to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit when you sense them.  Sometimes, it can be downright scary.  Maybe you haveContinue reading “January 24, 2023”

Point Break So he (Judas) promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude. Luke 22:6 Have you ever been pushed to your limit by the circumstances happening around you?  So many unexpected disappointments that it put you over the edge?  Maybe it was financial pressure or family trouble?  Maybe politicsContinue reading “January 22, 2023”

Watch and Pray Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:36 This passage is a little disturbing to me, but mostly exciting.  It says that the Master (Jesus) could come back unexpectedlyContinue reading “January 21, 2023”