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Lenten Daily Devotional 2021

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Friday, February 26th
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​ Day 10: Rejected and Despised

Read John 5:1-15
Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” John 5:8 (NIV)

We live in a world which rejects people for many things. When I walked near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem and circled the pool nearby, I could only imagine how busy people on any given day would have been moving in that area. Like today, they probably would care less about that group of hurting people and even reject the people seeking healing water in the pool. Hurting people of all shapes and sizes gathered at that pool and during a busy day Jesus takes the time to notice them and especially one who had been ill for 38 years. Rejected, this man lies there year after year with no one to help him into the pool. Jesus does not reject or despise and in fact shows healing mercy.

For that act Jesus is rejected as a rule breaker. The miracle story followed by a hostile reaction from Jewish leaders to that miracle unfolds dramatically. Not only did Jesus heal on the Sabbath, but He also called God is own Father making himself equal with God. For that Jesus was rejected and despised.
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During our struggles we need to know we are not rejected and despised. It is because of Jesus’ love for us that we are called into a deep authentic relationship with Jesus. Do not live rejected or despised but forgiven and loved.
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--Pastor Tim Gravatt

Prayer Focus: Prayer for the Centenary leadership & Finance team. Pray that God would give them continued wisdom on how to use the resources of the church wisely.  

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1911 Toyon Ave.
Corner of McHenry/Tokay
​Modesto, CA 95350
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      • Ralston's Reflections
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    • Core Beliefs
  • Family Ministry
    • Family Ministry Events
    • Teens
    • Kingdom Kids
  • Adult Ministry
    • Zoom Chapel Fellowship
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    • Vine Groups
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  • Help & Care
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      • MIssions: Guatemala
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    • Love Modesto
  • Resources
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    • Employment Opportunity >
      • Modern Worship Leader - Employment Opportunity
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      • Altar Flowers
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    • A Look Back at Centenary
    • Lent Daily Devotional >
      • Day 47: Follow Me
      • Day 46: Gone Fishing
      • Day 45: Doubting Thomas
      • Day 44: You are Loved and Accepted
      • Day 43: It is Finished
      • Day 42: For the Joy Set Before Him
      • Day 41: My Kingdom is Not of this World
      • Day 40: Peter's Worst Day
      • Day 39: Complete Unity
      • Day 38: Jesus Prays
      • Day 37: What did Jesus Pray For?
      • Day 36: In His Will
      • Day 35: Never Alone
      • Day 34: You Are Never Alone
      • Day 33: Remaining
      • Day 32: Order to Our Chaos
      • Day 31: The Way, the Truth, & the Life
      • Day 30: Love One Another
      • Day 29: Secure and One with the Father
      • Day 28: He Proved His Love For Us
      • Day 27: For This Very Reason
      • Day 26: A Choice to Make
      • Day 25: A Purpose Fulfilled
      • Day 24: An Ultimate Purpose
      • Day 23: Eternity With Him
      • Day 22: Abundant Life
      • Day 21: Hard Hearts
      • Day 20: The Work of God
      • Day 19: Jesus is God
      • Day 18: I am the Light of the World
      • Day 17: We Are All Sinners
      • Day 16: God's Anointed Messiah
      • Day 15: Learn by Doing
      • Day 14: Adjusting my Expectations
      • Day 13: "I Am the Bread of Life"
      • Day 12: Don't Let Go
      • Day 11: Do Nothing On Your Own
      • Day 10: Rejected & Despised
      • Day 9: Signs & Wonders
      • Day 8: Everyone
      • Day 7: Worthy of Worship
      • Day 6: God So Loved the World
      • Day 5: Who has Authority?
      • Day 4: Transform the Ordinary
      • Day 3: Follow Me
      • Day 2: Pointing the Way
      • Day 1: The Real Good News
    • Pray Modesto >
      • Sphere 1: Government & Public Safety
      • Sphere 2: Family & Health
      • Sphere 3: Citywide Church & Ministries
      • Sphere 4: Education
      • Sphere 5: Business
      • Sphere 6: Arts/Entertainment/Sports
      • Sphere 7: Media
    • Redwood Christian Park
  • Preschool
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